1.
The IUPAC name of the compound whose structural formula is illustrated below is
2-chloro-3-methylbut-2-ene.
2-methyl-2-chlorobut-2-ene.
2-chloro-3-methyl-2-butane.
2-methyl-2-chloro-2-butyne.
2.
Organic compounds are mostly
soluble in water.
not inflammable.
covalent.
ionic.
3.
Which of the following compounds is a hydrocarbon?
C5H8
C6H12O6
CH3CH2OH
CH3COCH3
4.
Ash from burnt plants is widely used in Ghana
as bleaching powder.
for preparing soap.
for preparing salt.
for improving soil texture.
5.
The manufacture of plastics involves the scientific process known as
crystallization.
fermentation.
vulcanization.
Polymerization.
6.
Which of the following combinations of elements do all carbohydrates contain?
Sulphur, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Carbon, phosphorus, oxygen and hydrogen
Carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
7.
The gas used in the welding torch belongs to the family of
alkanoates.
alkanes.
alkynes.
alkenes.
8.
The fraction of petroleum distillation used as fuel for heavy duty engine is
bitumen.
diesel.
gasoline.
kerosene.