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JAMB Chemistry 2010 Question 41

Question 41

Hydrocarbons

Which of the following is used as fuel in miners' lamp?

  1. A.Ethanal.
  2. B.Ethyne.
  3. C.Ethene.
  4. D.Ethane.
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Answer: B (Ethyne.)

Explanation

Carbide lamps drip water on calcium carbide to make ethyne, which burns with a bright flame.