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1

The principle of column chromatography is based on the ability of the constituents to

  • A. move at different speeds in the column
  • B. dissolve in each other in the column
  • C. react with the solvent in the column
  • D. react with each other in the column
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2

choose the correct answer in the option above. Which of the following is a primary amine?

  • A. A
  • B. B
  • C. C
  • D. D
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3

In the diagram above , X is the “

  • A. enthalpy
  • B. enthalpy change
  • C. activation energy
  • D. activated complex
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4

with conc H2SO4 as catalyst
CH3COOH + C2H5OH โ†’ CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

  • A. esterification
  • B. Condensation
  • C. saponification
  • D. neutralization
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5

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

  • A. They are not members of the same homologous series
  • B. They have the same boiling point
  • C. They have different number of carbon atoms
  • D. They have the same chemical properties
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6

Two organic compounds K and L were treated with a few drops of Fehling’s solutions respectively . K formed a brick-red precipitate while L, remains unaffected. The compound K is an

  • A. alkanol
  • B. alkane
  • C. alkanal
  • D. alkanone
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7

The functional groups present in the compound above are

  • A. alkene and halo-group
  • B. hydroxyl and chloro-group
  • C. alkene and chloro-group
  • D. hydroxyl and halo-group
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8

The number of isomers that can be obtained from C4H10 is

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 1
  • D. 2
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9

At 25o and zymase as catalyst,
C6H126 โ†’ 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + energy
The reaction above represented by the equation above is useful in the production of

  • A. propanol
  • B. butanol
  • C. methanol
  • D. ethanol
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10

An organic compound has an empirical formula CH2O and vapour density of 45.
What is the molecular formula?
[C = 12, H = 1, O = 16]

  • A. C3H7OH
  • B. C2H5OH
  • C. C3H6O3
  • D. C2H4O2
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11

Which of the following compounds will undergo polymerization reaction?

  • A. C2H4
  • B. C2H5COOH
  • C. C2H6
  • D. C2H5OH
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12

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

  • A. alkylation
  • B. acylation
  • C. catenation
  • D. carbonation
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13

The constituents of baking powder that makes the dough to rise is

  • A. NaHCO3
  • B. NaOH
  • C. Na2CO3
  • D. NaCl
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14

Bronze is preferred to copper in the making of medals because it

  • A. is stronger
  • B. can withstand low temperature
  • C. is lighter
  • D. has low tensile strength
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15

The property of concentrated H2SO4 that makes it suitable for preparing HNO3 is its

  • A. boiling point
  • B. density
  • C. oxidizing properties
  • D. dehydrating properties
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16

In the laboratory preparation of oxygen, dried oxygen is usually collected over

  • A. hydrochloric acid
  • B. mercury
  • C. calcium chloride
  • D. tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid
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17

The bleaching action of chlorine gas is effective due to the presence of

  • A. hydrogen chloride
  • B. water
  • C. air
  • D. oxygen
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18

A few drops of concentrated HNO\(_3\) is added to an unknown solution and boiled for a while. If this produces a brown solution, the cation present is likely to be

  • A. Pb2+
  • B. Cu2+
  • C. Fe3+
  • D. Fe2+
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19

The effect of the presence of impurities such as carbon and sulphur on iron is that they

  • A. give it high tensile strenght
  • B. make it malleable and ductile
  • C. increase its melting point
  • D. lower its melting point
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20

The impurities formed during the laboratory preparation of chlorine gas are removed by

  • A. H2O
  • B. NH3
  • C. H2SO4
  • D. HCl
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21

Given that M is the mass of a substance deposited during electrolysis and Q is the quantity of electricity consumed, then Faraday’s first law can be written as
[Electrochemical equivalent]

  • A. M = E/Q
  • B. M = EQ
  • C. M = Q/E
  • D. M = E/2Q
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