JAMB Chemistry 1984 Question 34

Question 34

Hydrocarbons

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. A.Fractional distillation of crude petroleum will give the following hydrocarbon fuels in order of increasing boiling point: Butane < petrol < kerosene
  2. B.H2C=CH2 will serve as a monomer in the preparation of polythene.
  3. C.Both but-1-ene and but-1-yne will decolorize bromine readily
  4. D.But-2-ene will react with chlorine to form 2, 3-dichlorobutane.
  5. E.Calcium carbide will react with water to form any alkyne
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Calcium carbide will react with water to form any alkyne)

Explanation

Calcium carbide and water give only one alkyne, ethyne (CaC2 + 2H2O → C2H2 + Ca(OH)2). The other statements are true.