Which of the Following Statements About Alkanes Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about alkanes is true?

• A)Alkanes are aliphatic hydrocarbons having only C-C and C-H p bonds.
• B)Cyclic alkanes have two fewer H atoms than acyclic alkanes with the same number of carbons.
• C)Acyclic alkanes contain carbons joined in one or more rings.
• D)Acyclic alkanes have the general molecular formula C_nH_2n.

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