Chemistry and Industry - Jamb Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Question 121:

• JAMB 2006

The products of the combustion of candle wax are

A. Hydrogen and water
B. Oxygen and water
C. Carbon (IV) oxide and water
D. Carbon (II) oxide and water

Question 122:

• JAMB 2006

The oxidation of the compound above produces

A. 2-butanone
B. 2-butanal
C. 3-butanal
D. 3-butanone

Question 123:

• JAMB 2007

tartaric acid is used industrially to

A. Make baking powder
B. Make fruit juices
C. Remove rust
D. Dry substance

Question 124:

• JAMB 2008

Polyvinyl chloride is used in the production of

A. Glass
B. Alloy
C. Pipes
D. Ceramics

Question 125:

• JAMB 2008

Detergents are manufactured with straight hydrocarbon chains so as to make them

A. Soluble
B. Biodegradable
C. Cheaper
D. Foamy