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WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1746

8,726.

Which of the following will not be a reason for afforestation?

A.

Population pressure

B.

Soil fertility conservation

C.

Wildlife conservation

D.

Prevention of natural hazard

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,727.

Which of the following is not a leguminous forage crop?

A.

Centrosema pubescens

B.

Panicum maximum

C.

Stylosanthes gracilis

D.

Pueraria phaseoloides

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,728.

The following alkanols will yield alkanoic acids on reacting with excess acidified K2Cr2O7 except

A.

CH3CH2OH

B.

(CH3)2CHCH2OH

C.

(CH3)3CCH2OH

D.

(CH3)3COH

E.

CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

Correct answer is D

option D is a tertiary alkanol. tertiary alkanols are resistant to oxidation so cannot react with excess acidified K2Cr2O7 to give any product.

8,729.

To which of the following survey equipment is a piece of red cloth tied when it is being used?

A.

Cross staff

B.

Plumb bob

C.

Gunter's chain

D.

Arrow

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,730.

In which of the following processes are larger molecules broken down into smaller molecules?

A.

Vulcanization of rubber

B.

Hydrogenation of palm oil

C.

Hydrolysis of starch

D.

Polymerization

E.

Esterification

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.