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Which of the following statement is wrong about alkanes? (i) They are all saturated hydrocarbon. (ii) They can undergo addition as well as substitution reaction.

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Question

Which of the following statement is wrong about alkanes?

Options

  • They are all saturated hydrocarbons.

  • They can undergo addition as well as substitution reaction.

  • They are almost non-polar in nature.

  • On complete combustion, they give out carbon dioxide and water.

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Solution

They can undergo addition as well as substitution reaction.

Explanation:

Alkanes only undergo substitution reactions (like halogenation). Unsaturated hydrocarbons such as alkenes and alkynes exhibit addition reactions.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - MISCELLANEOUS [Page 218]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
MISCELLANEOUS | Q 1. (a) | Page 218
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