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Alkanes consist of hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged in a tree structure with all carbon-carbon bonds being double.
Alkanes consist of hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged in a tree structure with all carbon-carbon bonds being double.
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The general chemical formula for alkanes is $C_nH_{2n+2}$.
The general chemical formula for alkanes is $C_nH_{2n+2}$.
True (A)
Methane, with the chemical formula CH4, is sometimes referred to as the parent molecule of alkanes.
Methane, with the chemical formula CH4, is sometimes referred to as the parent molecule of alkanes.
True (A)
According to IUPAC, alkanes are defined as acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbons having the general formula $C_nH_{2n+2}$.
According to IUPAC, alkanes are defined as acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbons having the general formula $C_nH_{2n+2}$.
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Cycloalkanes are considered alkanes despite having a distinct general formula of $C_nH_{2n}$.
Cycloalkanes are considered alkanes despite having a distinct general formula of $C_nH_{2n}$.
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