Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

The hydrocarbon $\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{26}$ undergoes cracking to produce X and Y, as indicated. $\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{26} \rightarrow X + Y$ Which of the following statements is correct?

  • AIf X is $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}$ then Y will react with aqueous bromine.
  • BIf X is $\text{C}_{10}\text{H}_{22}$ then Y can be used to make a polymer.
  • CIf X is a hydrogen molecule then Y is an alkane.
  • DX and Y could be structural isomers.

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