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Which of these compounds would most likely be found in a deposit of natural gas?

A
CH4
B
CH3OH
C
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3
D
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH
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What is the name of this hydrocarbon?

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A
2,3-dimethylpentane
B
3,4-dimethylbutane
C
3,4-diethylpentane
D
2,3-diethylbutane
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Consider the alkane below.Which property differentiates this alkane from other classes of alkanes?

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A
the shape
B
the types of bonds
C
the number of carbon atoms
D
the number of hydrogen atoms
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Which compound is used to make asphalt?

A
a saturated hydrocarbon that has more than 35 carbons in its chain
B
a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 17 and 35 carbons in its chain
C
a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 5 and 8 carbons in its chain
D
a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 1 and 2 carbons in its chain
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Saturated hydrocarbons with what length of carbon chain are the best lubricants?

A
1–2
B
5–8
C
17–35
D
more than 35
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What is the name of this alkane?

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A
1-methylbutane
B
2-methylbutane
C
1,2-triethylethane
D
1-dimethylpropane
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A plastic that is composed of a saturated hydrocarbon would have molecules that are most like those in which material?

A
asphalt
B
lubricating oil
C
natural gas
D
gasoline
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Which alkane is the isomer of butane called 2-methylpropane?

A
A skeletal model of a 4-carbon chain has a straight line extending from the second and third carbons in the chain.
Option A
B
A three-carbon chain has a straight line extending from the center carbon.
Option B
C
A 5-carbon chain.
Option C
D
A three-carbon chain has 2 lines extending from the same side of the center carbon.
Option D
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Which lists straight-chain alkanes from lowest to highest boiling point?

A
butane, hexane, propane, octane
B
ethane, pentane, heptane, octane
C
methane, nonane, butane, octane
D
decane, hexane, butane, propane
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What is a property of all alkanes?

A
They are highly reactive.
B
They are insoluble in water.
C
They have the same boiling point.
D
They have a tendency not to burn.

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