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JAMB Chemistry 2010 Question 47

Question 47

Hydrocarbons

One of the major uses of alkanes is

  1. A.as domestic and industrial fuels
  2. B.in the hydrogenation of oils
  3. C.in the textile industries
  4. D.in the production of plastics
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Answer: A (as domestic and industrial fuels)

Explanation

Alkanes such as methane, butane and petrol burn with a lot of heat, so they are mainly used as fuels.