Toss Up - Chemistry - Multiple Choice
Which of the following does NOT describe alkanes:
W) alkanes with a carbon-carbon double bond are called straight-chain alkanes
X) all alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons
Y) the molecular formula C2H6 is one example of an alkane
Z) crude oil contains a wide variety of alkanes
ANSWER: W) ALKANES WITH A CARBON-CARBON DOUBLE BOND ARE CALLED STRAIGHT-CHAIN ALKANES
(Solution: W is an example of an alkene)