6 Questions
What is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n+2
What type of hybridization do carbon atoms in alkanes exhibit?
sp3
Which of the following is a physical property of alkanes?
Low solubility in water
Which of the following is true about the boiling points of alkanes?
Boiling points increase with increasing molecular size
What is the main cause of the chemical inertness of alkanes?
Strong carbon-carbon bonds
What is the geometry around each carbon atom in an alkane?
Tetrahedral
Study Notes
Alkanes
- The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2.
- Carbon atoms in alkanes exhibit sp3 hybridization.
- A physical property of alkanes is their boiling point.
- The boiling points of alkanes increase with increasing molecular mass.
- The main cause of the chemical inertness of alkanes is the strong C-H and C-C bonds.
- The geometry around each carbon atom in an alkane is tetrahedral.
Test your knowledge of class 10 ICSE organic chemistry with this quiz on alkanes. Answer questions about the general formula, hybridization of carbon atoms, and the physical properties of alkanes. Sharpen your understanding of this fundamental topic in organic chemistry.
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