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WAEC Chemistry 2024 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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2. Which of the following substances has the lowest boiling point?

  • A. Aqueous sodium chloride
  • B. Ethanol
  • C. TetrachloromethaneCorrect
  • D. Water

Explanation

Ethanol and water have hydrogen bonding, giving them relatively high boiling points. Tetrachloromethane has no hydrogen bonding, so its boiling point is comparatively low.

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