Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 37

Practice objective / multiple choice question 37 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 37 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A non‑metal element Y forms two oxides: oxide A with formula Y₂O₃ and oxide B with formula YO₂. When 1 mol of oxide A reacts with excess water it yields 4 mol of H₃YO₃, and when 1 mol of oxide B reacts with excess NaOH it yields 4 mol of Na₃YO₄. Identify the element Y and write the balanced equation for the formation of oxide A from its element and oxygen.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Phosphorus; P₄ + 3 O₂ → P₄O₆
B. Sulfur; S₈ + 6 O₂ → S₈O₆
C. Phosphorus; P₄ + 5 O₂ → P₄O₁₀
D. Arsenic; As₄ + 3 O₂ → As₄O₆
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Phosphorus; P₄ + 3 O₂ → P₄O₆

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 37. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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