Organic Compounds - Jamb Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Question 296:

• JAMB 2012

The isomers of C₃H₈O ARE

A. 1 - propanol and 2 - propanol
B. 1 - propanol and 1 - propanol
C. 2 - propanol and 2 - propanone
D. 2 - propanol and 1 - propanol

Question 297:

• JAMB 2012

Carbohydrates are large molecules with the molecular formula C\(_x\)(H\(_2\)O)\(_y\). In which of the following pairs is x not equal to y?

A. Glucose and starch
B. Maltose and starch
C. Sucrose and fructose
D. Maltose and starch

Question 298:

• JAMB 2012

A compound contains 40.0% C, 6.7% H 53.3% O. If the molecular mass of the compound is 180, its molecular formula is [C =12, H =1,O]

A. CH₂O
B. C₃H₆O₃
C. C₆H₆O₃
D. C₆H₁₂O₆

Question 299:

• JAMB 2012

The saponification of an alkanoate to produce soap and alkanol involves

A. Dehydration
B. Esterification
C. Hydrolysis
D. Oxidation

Question 300:

• JAMB 2012

2 - methyl propan -2- ol is an example of a

A. Primary alkanol
B. Secondary alkanol
C. Tertiary alkanol
D. Quartenary alkanol