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What is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n+2
CnH2n+1
CnH2n
CnH2n-2
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What is the geometry of carbon atoms in alkanes?
octahedral
tetrahedral
linear
trigonal planar
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Approximately, what is the bond angle in a tetrahedral geometry?
109.5°
120°
90°
180°
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How do longer carbon chains affect the boiling point of alkanes?
they decrease the boiling point
they increase the boiling point
they have no effect on the boiling point
they cause the alkane to become unsaturated
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Which type of intermolecular force is responsible for the boiling point trends in alkanes?
hydrogen bonding
ion-dipole forces
induced dipole-dipole forces
dipole-dipole forces
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Which alkane is expected to have a higher boiling point?
ethane (C2H6)
butane (C4H10)
propane (C3H8)
methane (CH4)
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What is the reason for the difference in boiling points between butane and methylpropane?
methylpropane is a straight-chain alkane, allowing closer packing
butane is a straight-chain alkane, allowing closer packing
butane has a longer carbon chain
methylpropane has a longer carbon chain
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Which of the following is an example of an alkane?
C4H6
C5H8
C2H4
C3H8
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What is the general formula for cycloalkanes?
CnH2n
CnH2n-2
CnH2n+2
CnH2n+1
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Alkanes are hydrocarbons, meaning they contain no double or triple bonds.
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