WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1461

7,301.

The separation of petroleum fractions depends on the differences in their

A.

boiling points

B.

molar masses

C.

melting point

D.

solubilities

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,302.

Which of the following oxides of nitrogen has oxidation number of + 1?

A.

KNO3

B.

N2O

C.

N2O3

D.

NO

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,303.

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2H2SO 4(aq0 + C(s) → 2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g) + CO 2(g) H2SO 4 is acting as

A.

a catalyst

B.

an oxidizing agent

C.

a reducing agent

D.

a sulphonating agent

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,304.

Which of the following substances is the anode in the dry Leclanche cell ?

A.

Carbon rod

B.

Muslin bag

C.

The seal

D.

Zinc container

Correct answer is D

In a Leclanche cell, the anode is a zinc rod / container and the cathode is a carbon rod with ammonium chloride solution / paste as the electrolyte.