Organic Compounds Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 11

Terylene is synthesized from ethane- 1, 2-diol and benzene - 1, 4-dicarboxylic acid by?

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  • A. addition reaction
  • B. condensation reaction
  • C. elimination reaction
  • D. substitution reaction
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Question 12

A polymerization reaction is one in which?

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  • A. small molecules form giant molecules
  • B. atoms form molecules
  • C. giant molecules form small molecules
  • D. molecules form volatile compounds
  • E. a molecule rearranges itself
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Question 13

Cotton is almost pure?

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  • A. starch
  • B. protein
  • C. animal fibre
  • D. celluose
  • E. mineral fibre
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Question 14

Which of the following represents ethyl ethanonate?

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  • A. CH3CH2CO2CH3
  • B. (CH3CO2)2O
  • C. CH3CH2CO2CH2CH3
  • D. CH3CO2CH2CH3
  • E. CH3CH2COCH2CH3
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