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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following classes of compounds is unreactive toward sulfuric acid?
Options
A Alkanes
Correct Answer
B Alcohols
C Alkenes
D Alkynes
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkanes are generally unreactive towards sulfuric acid because they are saturated and nonpolar. Alkenes react by addition, alcohols dehydrate, and alkynes can react by addition as well.

Hint

Which hydrocarbon class is saturated and least reactive?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1052 of 1999
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