WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 33

161.

Which of the following compounds would release hydrogen when reacted with sodium metal? 

I. CH\(_3\)COOH

II. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH

III. CH\(_3\)COOCH\(_3\)

A.

I only

B.

I and II only

C.

Il and IIl only

D.

I and Ill only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

162.

An alkanol containing 60% carbon by mass would have a molecular formula [H=1.0. C-12.0, O= 16.0]

A.

CH\(_3\)OH

B.

C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH

C.

C\(_3\)H\(_7\)OH

D.

C\(_4\)H\(_9\)OH

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

163.

Which of the following compounds has the lowest boiling point?

A.

C\(_4\)H\(_10\)

B.

CH\(_3\)COOH

C.

H\(_2\)O

D.

C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH

Correct answer is A

COMPOUNDS BOILING POINTS
Butane

-1 °C

Ethanoic acid

118 °C

Water

100 °C

Ethanol

78.37 °C

 

164.

The type of isomerism exhibited by cis and trans isomers is?

A.

positional

B.

geometrical

C.

functional

D.

optical

Correct answer is B

- Cis–trans isomerism, also known as geometric isomerism or configurational isomerism arises when atoms or groups are arranged differently in space due to restricted rotation of a bond or bonds in a molecule.

165.

The following molecules have double covalent bonds between two atoms except?

A.

oxygen

B.

carbon (IV)oxide

C.

ethene

D.

water

Correct answer is D

In the case of water, hydrogen bonds form between neighboring hydrogen and oxygen atoms of adjacent water molecules. The attraction between individual water molecules creates a bond known as a hydrogen bond.