Chemistry

Identify the statement that is incorrect about alkanes :

A: They are hydrocarbons.

B: There is a single covalent bond between carbon and hydrogen.

C: They can undergo both substitution as well as addition reactions.

D: On complete combustion they produce carbon dioxide and water.

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Answer

They can undergo both substitution as well as addition reactions.

Reason — The non availability of electrons in the single covalent bond makes them less reactive and therefore alkanes undergo characteristic substitution reactions only.

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