As the Number of Carbons in the Backbone of a Hydrocarbon

question 12

Multiple Choice

As the number of carbons in the backbone of a hydrocarbon increases, the molecules get longer and longer and the substance is most likely to be a ____.

• A) solid
• B) gas
• C) liquid
• D) vapor

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