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Alkanes consist of hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged in a tree structure with all carbon-carbon bonds being double.
False
The general chemical formula for alkanes is $C_nH_{2n+2}$.
True
Methane, with the chemical formula CH4, is sometimes referred to as the parent molecule of alkanes.
True
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 $C_nH_{2n}$.
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