Alkanes

31. ​​ M/J​​ 2015/P12/Q39

Which statement about the properties of the four alkanes from methane to butane is not correct?

A​​ ​​ Successive members of the series differ in formula by CH2.

B​​ ​​ They increase in boiling point.

C​​ ​​ They increase in viscosity.

D​​ ​​ They share the same empirical formula

 

Answer: ​​ D

Explaination

All alkanes are saturated hydrocarbonand all their members differ from each other by CH2. They all have same general formula CnH2n+2. Their boiling point, melting point, viscosity increases down the series from small alkane HC to large alkane HC. They all have different molecular formula so their​​ empirical formula also differ.​​