Physical Properties of Alkanes

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Physical Properties of Alkanes: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Physical Properties of Alkanes, Solubility of Alkanes, Boiling Points of Alkanes, Density of Alkanes and, Melting Points of Alkanes

Important Questions on Physical Properties of Alkanes

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Which of the following compounds does not dissolve in conc. H2SO4 even on warming?

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The highest boiling point is expected for –

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The compound with highest boiling point is –

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When cyclohexane is poured on water, it floats, because –

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Which of the following alkanes has the highest density.

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Alkanes are highly soluble in which of the following solvents:

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Constituents of paraffin wax contain solid alkanes ranging from:

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Alkanes ranging from are used as______lubricants.

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Which of the following alkane has the lowest boiling point and highest melting point? 

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Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?

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Which among the following is incorrect statement? 

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Hydrocarbon that is liquid at room temperature is:

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Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their boiling points: 

I. C9H20

II.  C8H18

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The highest boiling point is expected for

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What is the octane number fuel contains 25%n-heptane and 75%iso-octane ?

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Hydrocarbon which is liquid at room temperature is

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Which of the following has the lowest boiling point?

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. Melting point of alkane increases with increase in number of C atoms and with increase in branching.

II. Boiling point of alkane increases with increase in number of C atoms but with decrease in branching.

III. Cycloalkanes have lower boiling point than normal alkane with same number of C atoms.

IV. Alkenes have lower boiling point than same number of C atoms in alkanes.

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Alkanes are -

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When cyclohexane is poured on water, it floats, because :