Jamb Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Question 1816:

• JAMB 2015

Which of the following types of alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acids.
I. Primary alkanols
II. Secondary alkanols
III. Tertiary alkanols

A. I, II and III
B. I and II only
C. III only
D. I only

Question 1817:

• JAMB 2015

Rare gases are suitable because they

A. Are monoatomic
B. Form ions easily
C. Have duplet or octet electronic configuration in the outermost shells in their atoms
D. Are volatile gases

Question 1818:

• JAMB 2015

A major source of oxide of nitrogen is from the burning of

A. Coal
B. Wood
C. Fuel
D. Chlorofluorocarbons

Question 1819:

• JAMB 2015

Which of the activities is commonly used as a nuclear fuel

A. Uranium
B. Palladium
C. Actium
D. Thorium

Question 1820:

• JAMB 2015

The leachate of a certain ash is used in local soap because it contain

A. Sodium chloride and potassium hydroxide
B. Sodium hydroxide
C. Potassium hydroxide
D. Soluble carbonates and hydrogen carbonate