Methane is the first member of the alkane series of hydrocarbons. The second member is ethane. Which statements about ethane are correct? 1 Ethane has the formula C2H4. 2 Ethane has a higher boiling point than that of methane. 3 Ethane has the same molecular formula as methane. 4 Ethane has chemical properties very similar to those of methane.
✓ Correct answer
C: 2 and 4
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