Chemistry

Sugars can be hydrolyzed at room temperature by the action of?

A. mineral acids B. strong bases C. enzymes D. oxidants Correct Answer: Option A A. mineral acids

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What is the function of H2SO4 in the following reaction? C12H22O11 conc. H2SO4 → 12C + 11H2O

A. Oxidizing agent B. Strong acid C. Dehydrating agent D. Catalyst Correct Answer: Option C D. Catalyst

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Which of the following polymers contains nitrogen?

A. Nylon B. Polyvinyl chloride C. Polyethene D. Cellulose Correct Answer: Option A A. Nylon

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One of the products of combustion of pentane in excess air is?

A. pentanol B. pentene C. nitrogen (ll) oxide D. carbon (IV) oxide Correct Answer: Option D D. carbon (IV) oxide

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Benzene produces more soot than ethene on burning because benzene?

A. has a higher molar mass B. has a higher degree off unsaturation C. undergoes substitution and addition reactions D.…

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Hydrogenation of butene yields?

A. butyne B. butane C. pentene D. butanol Correct Answer: Option B B. butane

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A feasible cell was constructed by joining the two half cells below. Cu²+ (aq) + 2e‾ → Cu(s) E° = – 0.76 V. What is the standard e.m.f. of the cell?

A. - 1.1V B. - 0.42V C. +0.42V D. +1.1V Correct Answer: Option D D. +1.1V Explanation e.m.f. = +…

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In the electrolysis of CuSO4(aq) using copper electrodes, the reaction at the anode is?

A. discharge of SO4²‾ B. discharge of OH‾ C. dissolution of copper electrode D. evolution of oxygen Correct Answer: Option…

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