All of the Following Are Properties of Hydrocarbons EXCEPT

question 115

Multiple Choice

All of the following are properties of hydrocarbons EXCEPT

• A)they have a higher density than water.
• B)their boiling points increase as the number of carbons increases.
• C)they burn readily.
• D)they are good solvents for nonpolar substances.

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