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JAMB Chemistry 2011 Question 39

Question 39

Petroleum and Coal

Which of the following compounds is used as a gaseous fuel?

  1. A.CH3 − C ≡ CH
  2. B.HOCH2 − CH2 − CH3
  3. C.CH3 − CH2 − CH2 − COOH
  4. D.CH3 − CH2 − CH2 − CH3
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (CH3 − CH2 − CH2 − CH3)

Explanation

Butane is the gas in cooking-gas cylinders (LPG).