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JAMB Chemistry 2010 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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48. The haloalkanes used in the dry-cleaning industries are A. trichloroethene and chloroethane B. chloroethane and trichloromethane C. trichloromethane and tetrachloromethane D. chloroethane and tetrachloromethane

  • A. trichloroethene and chloroethane
  • B. chloroethane and trichloromethane
  • C. trichloromethane and tetrachloromethaneCorrect
  • D. chloroethane and tetrachloromethane

Explanation

Trichloromethane (CHCl3) and tetrachloromethane (CCl4) are common haloalkanes used in the dry cleaning industries.

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