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Question
Choose the correct answer:
Which of the following statements is wrong about alkanes?
Options
They are all saturated hydrocarbon
They can undergo addition as well as Substitution reaction.
Thry are almost non-polar in nature
On complete combustion give out carbon dioxide and water.
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Solution
They can undergo addition as well as Substitution reaction.
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