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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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A compound of formula C3H8 does not react with bromine in CCl4 in the dark. The compound could be
Options
A Alkane
Correct Answer
B Cycloalkane
C Alkene
D Cycloalkene
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C3H8 is propane, an alkane. Alkanes do not react with bromine in CCl4 in the dark (no reaction without light/heat). Alkenes and cycloalkenes would decolorize bromine water or bromine in CCl4.

Hint

What type of hydrocarbon is C3H8?

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