WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1521

7,601.

The complete hydrogenation of C 6
H 6 in the presence of nicked catalyst at 200oC gives

A.

C6H8

B.

C 6H10

C.

C 6H 12

D.

C 6H 14

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,602.

Which of the following substances is suitable solvent for perfumes?

A.

Benzene

B.

Ethanol

C.

Turpentine

D.

Water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,603.

What product is formed at the cathode during the electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution using carbon electrodes?

A.

Chlorine

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Oxygen

D.

Sodium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,604.

What is the oxidation number of chromium in K2CrO4?

A.

+1

B.

+2

C.

+4

D.

+6

Correct answer is D

K2CrO4 (O.N of K) X 2 + O.N of Cr + (O.N of oxygen) X 4 = 0
1 X 2 + X + -2 X 4 = 0
2 + x + -8 = 0
2 + x - 8 = 0
x = 8 - 2 = + 6

7,605.

The diagram above illustrates the digestive tract of a farm animal. Digestion of protein starts in the part labelled

A.

I

B.

II

C.

III

D.

IV

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.