WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 263

1,311.

Which of the following pairs illustrates isotopy?

A.

But-l-ene and but -2-ene

B.

Ortho-hydrogen and parahydrogen

C.

Oxygen and ozone

D.

Hydrogen and deuterium

E.

Alpha-particle and beta-particle

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,312.

Alkanes are used mainly

A.

in the production of plastics

B.

as domestic and industrial fuels

C.

in the textile industry

D.

in the hydrogenation of oils

E.

as fine chemicals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,313.

Trioxosulphate (lV) acid is not stored for a long period because it

A.

is a weak dibasic acid

B.

has bleaching properties

C.

is unstable and eaily decomposed

D.

smells strongly of sulphur (lV) oxide

E.

can act as a germicide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,314.

Which of the following solids has a network structure?

A.

Diamond

B.

lodine

C.

Sulphur

D.

Graphite

E.

lron

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,315.

Starch undergoes complete hydrolysis to produce

A.

maltose

B.

lactose

C.

fructose

D.

glucose

E.

sucrose

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.