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JAMB Chemistry 2000 Question 46

Question 46

Hydrocarbons

The chlorinated alkane often used industrially to remove grease is

  1. A.tetrachloromethane
  2. B.chloromethane
  3. C.trichloromethane
  4. D.dichloromethane
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Answer: A (tetrachloromethane)

Explanation

Tetrachloromethane (CCl4) is a good non-polar solvent for oils and grease and was widely used in dry cleaning.