Which of the Following Statements About Alkanes Is True

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about alkanes is true?

• A) Alkanes are aliphatic hydrocarbons having only C-C and C-H  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 general molecular formula C_nH_2n.

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