Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

When a molecule of a saturated hydrocarbon is cracked, it produces two molecules, X and Y. Which row is correct?

  • A$X = \text{H}_2$, $Y = \text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n}$
  • B$X = \text{H}_2$, $Y = \text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+2}$
  • C$X = \text{H}_2\text{O}$, $Y = \text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n}$
  • D$X = \text{H}_2\text{O}$, $Y = \text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+2}$

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