Isomerism, Petroleum, Petrochemicals Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 6

Which of the following derivatives of nitrogen affords an aqueous solution having a pH of less that 7?

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  • A. N2O
  • B. NO
  • C. NO2
  • D. NaNO3
  • E. NH3
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Question 7

The compounds CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3 can be distinguished from each other using

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  • A. Dilute ammonia
  • B. Benedict's solution
  • C. Tollen's reagent
  • D. Sodium hydroxide solution
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Question 8

Cast iron is used in making

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  • A. Chains and agricultural implements
  • B. Iron sheets and retort stand
  • C. Nails and iron rods
  • D. Stoves and cookers
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Question 9

When few drops of concentrated trioxonitrate(V) acid is added to an unknown sample and wanned an intense yellow colouration is observed. The likely functional group present in the sample is

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  • A. NH2RCHCOOH
  • B. CHO
  • C. CO
  • D. CNH2
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Question 10

An isomer of C5H12 is

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  • A. 2–ethyl butane
  • B. butane
  • C. 2–methyl butane
  • D. 2–methyl propane
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