WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 215

1,071.

Environmental pollution problems are generally more severe in countries which have

A.

dense population

B.

low birth rate

C.

great land mass

D.

limited industries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,072.

Which of the following is needed to produce slag during the extraction of iron in the blast furnace?

A.

Cryolite

B.

Limestone

C.

Carbon

D.

Sulphur

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,073.

Geometric (cis-trans) isomerism is exhibited by

A.

C 2H 2CI 2

B.

CH2CI5

C.

C 4H 10

D.

C5H12

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,074.

Which of the following is a secondary alkanol?

A.

OHCI2-CH2OH

B.

H2C=CH-CH2OH

C.

CH 3-CH(OH)-CH 3

D.

CH3-(CH2)3-CH2OH

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,075.

Alkanoates are produced from alkanols by

A.

fermentation

B.

saponification

C.

oxidation

D.

esterification

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.