Given a Non-Cyclic Alkane, a Non-Cyclic Alkene, and a Non-Cyclic

question 68

Multiple Choice

Given a non-cyclic alkane, a non-cyclic alkene, and a non-cyclic alkyne, each of which contains six carbon atoms, which compound will contain the fewest hydrogen atoms?

• A) the alkane
• B) the alkene
• C) the alkyne
• D) It is not possible to tell, without knowing how many double and/or triple bonds are present in the unsaturated compounds.

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