Alkanes

29. ​​ M/J​​ 2015/P12/Q34

Which statement about alkanes is correct?

A​​ ​​ Alkanes are readily polymerised.

B​​ ​​ Alkanes react with bromine by addition.

C​​ ​​ Alkanes react with chlorine by substitution.

D​​ ​​ Butane has three more carbon atoms and eight more hydrogen​​ ​​ atoms than methane.

 

Answer: ​​ C

Explaination

Alkane reacts with halogens by substitution reaction as there is only C-C and C-H single bond. Alkane cannot polymerize or react with each other to form a polymer. Methane CH4​​ is the first member of alkane family with 1C and 4H atoms whereas butane C4H10​​ is the fourth member of alkane family with 3 more carbon and 6 more H atoms.