WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 265

1,321.

The product of the reaction between propanoic acid and ethanol is

A.

prophlmethanoate

B.

ethylethanoate

C.

methylpropanoate

D.

propylethanoate

E.

ethylpropanoate

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,322.

Which of the following minerals contains flurine as one of its constituent elements?

A.

Cryolite

B.

Bauxite

C.

Potash alum

D.

Kaolin

E.

Mica

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,323.

Which of the following pH values is likely to be that of a slightly alkaline solution?

A.

2

B.

5

C.

7

D.

8

E.

13

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,324.

Which of the following statements is not correct? The 4s orbital

A.

is defined by the quantum number 1 = O

B.

is of higher energy than the 3d orbital

C.

contains a maximum of two electrons

D.

is spherical about the nucleus

E.

is filled before the 4p orbital

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,325.

Which of the following statement is not correct about esterification?

A.

It is a slow reaction

B.

the process is reversible

C.

it is similar to hydrolysis

D.

it is catalysed by acids

E.

the products usually have a fruity smell

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.