Organic Compounds - Jamb Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Question 336:

• JAMB 2016

The ability of carbon to form long chains is referred to as

A. Alkylation
B. Acylation
C. Carbonation
D. Catenation

Question 337:

• JAMB 2016

The compounds CH₃CH₂CHO and CH₃COCH₃ can be distinguished from each other using

A. Dilute ammonia
B. Benedict's solution
C. Tollen's reagent
D. Sodium hydroxide solution

Question 338:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following statements is true about 2-methylpropane and butane

A. They have different number of carbon atoms
B. They are members of same homologous series
C. They have the same boiling points
D. They have the same chemical properties

Question 339:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following compounds is used as a gaseous fuel?

A. CH₃ -CH₂ -CHO₂ -COOH
B. CH₃ -C = CH
C. CH₃ -CH₂ -CH₂ -CH₃
D. CH₂ -CH₂ -CH₃

Question 340:

• JAMB 2016

The product formed when propanol is heated over a copper catalyst in the absence of oxygen are

A. CH₃CH₂CHO and H₂
B. CH₃CHO and CO₂
C. CH₃CH₂COOH and H₂
D. CH₃COOH and CO₂