JAMB Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 37
Question 37 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In the laboratory preparation of ethyl ethanoate, the water present in the mixture is removed using a solution of
- A. A. anhydrous calcium chlorideCorrect
- B. B. concentrated NaCO2 (sodium carbonate solution)
- C. C. dilute NaOH
- D. D. concentrated H2SO4
Explanation
Water present as an impurity in the ethyl ethanoate preparation is removed using anhydrous calcium chloride.
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