NEET Chemistry Alkanes MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the properties and reactions of alkanes is correct?
Alkanes are generally non-polar and insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
Alkanes can be easily oxidized to carboxylic acids under any conditions.
Alkanes react with halogens only in the presence of strong acids.
The boiling points of alkanes decrease with increasing molecular size.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Alkanes are indeed non-polar and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethers and benzene, as indicated in the NCERT context. Options B and C reflect misconceptions about the reactivity of alkanes, while option D is incorrect as the boiling points of alkanes increase with larger molecular size.
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