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(1)
Select the incorrect statement regarding alkanes.
[A]
It is otherwise known as Paraffin
[B]
It is an acyclic saturated hydrocarbon
[C]
In alkanes, C-C bonds are single
[D]
Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n
Answer: Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n
(2)
Identify the simplest alkane.
[A]
Methane
[B]
Methene
[C]
Ethane
[D]
Ethene
(3)
Select the minimum number of carbon atoms, a molecule must possess so as to be regarded as a higher alkane.
[A]
15
[B]
16
[C]
17
[D]
18
(4)
Identify the incorrect statement.
[A]
Alkanes with repeated –CH2– units constitute a homologus series
[B]
They are very reactive
[C]
They have very less biological activity
[D]
Petroleum and natural gas are the main sources of alkanes
Answer: They are very reactive
(5)
Which among the following is not an alkane isomer with 6 carbon atoms?
[A]
Hexane
[B]
2,3-dimethylbutane
[C]
2,2-dimethylbutane
[D]
Neopentane
(6)
The other name for branched chain alkanes is _____________
[A]
Paraffins
[B]
Isoparaffins
[C]
Neoparaffins
[D]
Naphthenes
(7)
Select the incorrect statement regarding the boiling points of alkanes.
[A]
Boiling point increases with stronger Vander Waal’s forces
[B]
Surface area is the only factor which determines the boiling point of alkane
[C]
Boiling point of straight chain alkanes is greater than that of branched chain alkanes
[D]
The boiling point of cycloalkanes is always higher than that of linear alkanes
Answer: Surface area is the only factor which determines the boiling point of alkane
(8)
Choose the correct statement.
[A]
Alkanes have poor conductivity
[B]
They form hydrogen bonds
[C]
They have good solubility in non polar solvents than polar solvents
[D]
Alkanes have less density than that of water
Answer: They form hydrogen bonds
(9)
Liquified petroleum gas is mainly composed of _____________
[A]
Methane and ethane
[B]
Ethane and propane
[C]
Propane and butane
[D]
Butane and hexane
Answer: Propane and butane
(10)
An alkane with 6 carbon atoms will have how many hydrogen atoms?
[A]
11
[B]
12
[C]
13
[D]
14
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