Past Questions And Answers
(a) (i) What is a structural isomer?
(ii) Write all the structural isomeric alkanols with the molecular formula C\(_4\)H\(_{10}\)O.
(iii) Which of the isomers from (a)(ii) above does not react easily on heating with acidified K\(_2\)Cr\(_2\)O\(_7\)?
(b) Chlorine reacted with excessentane in the presence of light. Chloropentane and a gas which fumes on cont with air were produced.
(i) Write an equation for the reaction.
(ii) Draw the structure of the major product.
(iii) What is the role of light in the reaction?
(iv) If a mixture of pentane and the major product is heated, which compounc would distil off first? Give a reason for your answer.
(v) Write the formula of the main product that would have be formed if but -1-ene has been used instead of pentane.
(c) Give the name and structural formula of the product which would be formed by hydration of each of the followinc compounds:
(i) CH\(_3\)CH(CH\(_3\))CH=CH\(_2\); (ii) CH\(_2\)=CHCOOH.
(d) (i) Write the structure of the amino acid, CH\(_3\)CH(NH\(_2\))COOH in: I. acidic medium; II. alkaline medium.
(ii) On analysis, an ammonium salt cf an alkanoic acid gave 60.5% carbon and 6.5% hydrogen. If 0.309 g of the salt yielded 0.0313 g of nitrogen, determine the empirical formula cf the salt. [H = 1.00; C =12.0; N =14.0; O = 16.0]
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2012 THEORYA court order compelling the executive or its agencies to produce an unlawfully detained person is called a right of
- A. mandamus
- B. subpoena
- C. habeas corpus
- D. injunction
In the question below choose the most appropriate optionopposite in meaningto the word(s) underlined: The effect of rising prices hassnowballed considerably
- A. risen
- B. decreased
- C. frozen
- D. grown
Behavioral adaptation for dealing with a hot climate could include
- A. Hibernating during the hottest part of the day
- B. Large scales on the back of a lizard
- C. Feeding during the hottest part of the day
- D. A small kidney to conserve water
13 State Bank collected a note for A-Makura Company. This collection, not yet recorded in AL-Makura's books, appears on the bank reconciliation as?
- A. an addition to balance per book
- B. a deduction from balance per bank statement
- C. an addition to balance per bank statement
- D. a deduction from balance per books
Fruits produced in the Mediterranean region of Africa are exported mainly to Western Europe rather than to Africa countries because?
- A. such fruits are needed more in regions around the Mediterranean Sea
- B. Africans do not need as much fruits as Europeans
- C. there is higher demand for fruits in Western Europe than in Africa
- D. of better transportation facilities between Africa and Western Europe than within Africa
...Gor the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many, This statement was made by Jesus
- A. after healing two blind men near Jericho
- B. immediately before he told the parable of the householder
- C. during the discussion that followed the request of the sons of Zebedee
- D. as he was foretelling his crucifixion and resurrection
The capital of the ancient Ghana empire was
- A. Jenne
- B. Awkar
- C. Awdaghast
- D. Sijilmasa
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We have no choice..........to do what they demand
- A. except
- B. than
- C. unless
- D. but
What is the population density of a country with a total population of 140,000,000 and a total land area of 500,000 km2?
- A. 280 persons per km2
- B. 200 persons per km2
- C. 350 persons per km2
- D. 500 persons per km2

