MCQ
Which statement is not true concerning alkanes
  • Large number alkanes are soluble in water
  • B
    All alkanes have a lower density than water
  • C
    At room temperature some alkanes are liquids, some solids and some gases
  • D
    All alkanes burn

Answer

Correct option: A.
Large number alkanes are soluble in water
a
No alkanes are not soluble in water. Water is a polar solvent and has hydrogen bonding. For any compound to be soluble in water, it should be polar or have hydrogen bonding in it.

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