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JAMB Chemistry 1992 Question 35

Question 35

Sulphur and its Compounds

Safety matches contain sulphur and

  1. A.potassium trioxochlorate (V)
  2. B.potassium trioxonitrate (V)
  3. C.charcoal
  4. D.phosphorus sulphide
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Answer: A (potassium trioxochlorate (V))

Explanation

A safety match head contains sulphur with potassium trioxochlorate(V) (KClO3) as the oxygen supplier. The red phosphorus is on the side of the box.