Reactions of Alkanes

Which of the following generally undergoes substitution reactions

• alkanes

• alkenes

• Alkanes and alkenes 

• algebras

Hydrocarbons burning is an example of what type of chemical reaction ?

• neutralisation

• endothermic

• addition

• exothermic

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C₅H₁₂ + Br₂ --> C₅H₁₁Br + HBr

This reaction is called____________________.

• Substitution

• Addition

• Cracking

• Combustion

Which of the following reactions is typical for alkanes?

• Substitution

• Addition

• Polymerization

• Hydration

What is the main product when methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of UV light?

• Chloromethane

• Ethane

• Methanol

• Carbon dioxide

Alkanes are generally unreactive due to the presence of which type of bond?

• C=C double bond

• C≡C triple bond

• C-H single bond

• C-O single bond

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Which of the following is a common use of alkanes in the real world?

• As a solvent in chemical reactions

• As a fuel for combustion engines

• As a catalyst in reactions

• As a reactant in polymerization

What is the general formula for alkanes?

In the combustion of alkanes, what are the typical products formed?

• Carbon monoxide and water

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide and hydrogen

Which of the following alkanes is a gas at room temperature?

• Pentane

• Hexane

• Methane

• Decane