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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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The term 'paraffin' for alkanes derives from Latin meaning:
Options
A Little fire
B Slight affinity
Correct Answer
C Fatty compound
D Burning oil
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Paraffin comes from 'parum affinis' meaning 'slight affinity', referring to the low reactivity of alkanes.

Hint

They don't react easily with acids or bases.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 78 of 1999
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