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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q361 Mark

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.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 4
C2 and 4
D3 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 4

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Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 36.

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