Which of the Statements Below Accurately Describe(s) Alkanes

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below accurately describe(s) alkanes?

• A) Alkanes are hydrocarbons which contain only single bonds.
• B) Alkanes belong to the class of unsaturated hydrocarbons.
• C) Alkanes are the simplest and least reactive class of organic compounds.
• D) both A and B
• E) both A and C

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