Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 13 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • CHEMISTRY • objective

Cyclohexanol (C₆H₁₂O) is first oxidised with PCC to cyclohexanone, then further oxidised with KMnO₄ in acidic medium to give adipic acid (C₆H₁₀O₄). Starting with 5.00 g of cyclohexanol and assuming an overall isolated yield of 80 % for the two‑step sequence, calculate the mass of adipic acid obtained.

Answer Options

A. 5.12 g
B. 4.96 g
Correct Answer C. 5.84 g
D. 6.48 g
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
5.84 g

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 13. It is a objective / multiple choice question from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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