Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Properties

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the properties of alkanes?

• A) alkanes are nonpolar
• B) alkanes burn in air to give H₂O and CO₂
• C) alkanes are highly miscible with water
• D) the strongest intermolecular force between alkane molecules is the van der Waals interaction

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