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Published on: August 12, 2026
Wrong statement regarding alkanes:
A
All alkanes burn in air to give 
and 
and
B
At room temperature, some alkanes are gases, some are liquids and some are solids
C
What ever the molecular weight of alkane, its density is less than water
D
Most of the alkanes are soluble in water.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Alkanes are soluble in organic, non-polar solvents
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