Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Which statement about ethane is true?

  • AEach ethane molecule contains exactly seven bonds, all of which are single covalent bonds.
  • BEthane is a member of the homologous series of alkanes, a family of unsaturated hydrocarbons.
  • CThe equation for the complete combustion of ethane is $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + 3\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}$.
  • DWhen a molecule of ethane reacts with chlorine, one hydrogen atom is replaced by a chlorine molecule.

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