Identify the simplest alkane
Correct answer: A. Methane
- A. Methane
- B. Methene
- C. Ethane
- D. Ethene
Explanation
Methane is the correct answer as it consists of only one carbon atom, which makes it the simplest alkane. The other options, Methene, Ethane, and Ethene, do not meet the criteria for being the simplest alkane due to the number of carbon atoms and the type of bonds present.
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Hydrocarbons are studied through the structures and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic compounds. Coverage includes free radical substitution in alkanes, electrophilic addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, benzene substitution, aromatic stability and the difference between addition reactions of alkenes and substitution reactions of benzene.
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