Knock out the true statements

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Eliminate the true statements about alkanes.

   Choices

   1. Item

      Alkanes readily add bromine water

      Correct

      Yes

   2. Explanation

      Their C-C and C-H bonds are covalent and barely differ.

      Item

      Alkanes are almost non-polar molecules

   3. Explanation

      Both are named as the main sources of alkanes.

      Item

      Petroleum is their main source

   4. Explanation

      That replacement is what a substitution reaction is.

      Item

      Halogens can replace their hydrogens

Instructions

Remove the statements that are true. One false one should survive.

Explanation