Which of the following is an alkane?

• C₂H₄

• C₃H₈

• C₄H₆

• C₆H₅OH

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CₙH₂ₙ₋₁

• CₙH₂ₙ

• CₙH₂ₙ₊₁

• CₙH₂ₙ₋₂

Which of the following represents an alkyl radical?

• CH₄

• C₂H₅

• C₄H₁₀

• C₆H₁₂

The simplest alkane is:

• Methane

• Ethane

• Propane

• Butane

Which of the following compounds is a branched alkane?

• C₅H₁₂

• C₆H₁₄

• C₄H₁₀

• C₇H₁₄

What type of bond connects the carbon atoms in alkanes?

• Double bond

• Triple bond

• Single bond

• Ionic bond

Which of the following statements is true about alkyl radicals?

• They are stable and do not react.

• They have a complete octet.

• They are formed by removing a hydrogen atom from an alkane.

• They contain only carbon atoms.

What is the name of the alkyl radical derived from propane?

• Methyl

• Ethyl

• Propyl

• Butyl

Which of the following alkanes has the highest boiling point?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Propane

• Butane

Which of the following reactions can alkanes undergo?

• Addition reactions

• Substitution reactions

• Elimination reactions

• All of the above