Jamb Chemistry 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2014

The process of converting linear alkanes to branched chain and cyclic hydrocarbons by heating in the presence of a catalyst to improve the quality of petrol is referred to as

A. Refining
B. Craching
C. Reforming
D. Blending

Question 47:

• JAMB 2014

The petroleum fraction that is used in heating furnaces in industries is

A. Diesel oil
B. Gasoline
C. Kerosene
D. Lubricating oil

Question 48:

• JAMB 2014

The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound above is

A. 2-bromo-3-chlorobutanol
B. 3-bromo-2-chlorobutanol
C. 3-chloro-2-bromobutanol
D. 2-chloro-3-bromobutanol

Question 49:

• JAMB 2014

In the diagram, the function of the concentrated H₂SO₄ is to

A. Purify the gas
B. Dry the gas
C. Liquefty the gas
D. Remove odour

Question 50:

• JAMB 2014

The gas that is removed by the water in the flask is

A. O₂
B. SO₂
C. HCI.
D. H₂