JAMB Chemistry 2016 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

8. Which of the following compounds is used as a gaseous fuel? A. CH3-CH3-CHO2-COOH B. CH3-C≡CH-CH2-CH3 C. CH3-CH2-CH3 D. CH2-CH2-CH3(OH)

A. CH3-CH3-CHO2-COOH
B. CH3-C≡CH-CH2-CH3
C. CH3-CH2-CH3Correct
D. CH2-CH2-CH3(OH)

Explanation

Gases like methane, ethane, propane and butane are usually employed as gaseous fuels. Utilgas (the gas we use at home) is normally propane or butane that has been sufficiently pressurized.

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