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Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Waec Chemistry Questions

Question 1571:
If the value of ΔH is positive for a reaction, it means that the reaction is?
  • A Exothermic
  • B Endothermic
  • C Spontaneous
  • D Slow
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Question 1572:
Which of the following compounds is formed by the oxidation of ethanol?
  • A C\(_2\)H\(_4\)CO\(_2\)H
  • B C\(_2\)H\(_5\)CO\(_2\)H
  • C CH\(_3\)OH
  • D CH\(_3\)CO\(_2\)H
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Question 1573:
What is the name of the gas liberated when diluted hydrochloric acid is added to iron(ii)sulphide?
  • A Turns lime water milky
  • B Decolorizes bromine water
  • C Gives a pop sound
  • D Turns lead(ii)ethanoate paper black
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Question 1574:
An organic compound contains 72% carbon, 12% hydrogen and 16% oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound?
[ H = 1.0. C = 12.0, O = 16.0 ]
  • A C\(_3\)H\(_8\)O
  • B C\(_6\)H\(_12\)O
  • C C\(_6\)H\(_12\)O\(_2\)
  • D C\(_12\)H\(_12\)O\(_11\)
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Question 1575:
When excess chlorine is mixed with ethane at room temperature, the product formed is?
  • A 1,2-dichloroethane
  • B 1,2-dichloroethene
  • C 1,1-dichloroethane
  • D 1,1-dichloroethene
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