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Question
Which of the following statements 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.
Solution
They can undergo addition as well as substitution reaction.
Explanation:
Alkanes only undergo substitution reactions (like halogenation). Addition reactions are shown by unsaturated hydrocarbons like alkenes and alkynes.
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