MCQ
Which hydrocarbon will be most stable
- AMethane
- BEthane
- CPropane
- ✓Butane
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Butane
d
Longer chain alkanes are typically more stable (relatively, based on the number of carbons) compared with a shorter chain alkane. More branched compounds are typically more stable than straight chain alkanes with the same number of atoms.
Longer chain alkanes are typically more stable (relatively, based on the number of carbons) compared with a shorter chain alkane. More branched compounds are typically more stable than straight chain alkanes with the same number of atoms.
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