Which of the Following Is an Alkane

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an alkane?

• A)butene
• B)propyne
• C)butane
• D)toluene

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Definitions:

2-Methylbutane

An organic compound, also known as isopentane, characterized by a branched chain of carbon atoms, used as a refrigerant and in organic synthesis.

2-Methylbut-1-ene

An alkene with the formula C5H10, featuring a double bond at the first position and a methyl group at the second position.

Elimination Products

Substances formed from the removal of atoms or groups in a molecule, often resulting in the formation of double or triple bonds.

Stereochemistry

The branch of chemistry that involves the study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and their effects on the chemical and physical properties of substances.