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WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A colourless hydrocarbon with a sweet smell undergoes substitution reaction. The hydrocarbon is likely to be a(n)

  • A. alkanol
  • B. benzeneCorrect
  • C. ester
  • D. methane

Explanation

Benzene is a colourless hydrocarbon with a characteristic sweet smell that primarily undergoes substitution reactions.

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