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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. - Chemistry

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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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