Alkanes Homologous series in relation to physical properties - Jamb Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

Which of the following is not a member of the homologous series of the paraffins (alkanes)?

A. C₃H₈
B. C₅H₁₂
C. C₇H₁₆
D. C₁₅H₃₂
E. C₂₄H₄₈

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

The most common type of chemical reaction which alkanes undergo is

A. Substitution
B. Addition
C. Condensation
D. Polymerisation
E. Double decomposition

Question 3:

• JAMB 2019

How many alkoxyalkanes can be obtained from the molecular formula C₄H₁₀O?

A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. 3

Question 4:

• JAMB 1978

Which of the following is not a member of the homologous series of the paraffins (alkanes)?

A. C₃H₈
B. C₅H₁₂
C. C₇H₁₆
D. C₁₅H₃₂
E. C₂₄H₄₈

Question 5:

• JAMB 1978

The most common type of chemical reaction which alkanes undergo is

A. Substitution
B. Addition
C. Condensation
D. Polymerisation
E. Double decomposition