Multiple choice

With increase in number of carbon atoms in alkanes write the correct order of the compounds, from odourless gas to odourless liquid to odourless solid. (a) C1 - C4 (b) C5 - C15 (c) C18 onwards

  1. c - b - a

  2. a - b - c

  3. a - c - b

  4. b - c - a

  5. b - a - c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. C1 - C4 are colorless, odourless gases, C5 - C15 are colourless, odourless liquids and C18 onwards are waxy solids.

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