Multiple choice

Butane is ____.

  1. solid

  2. gas

  3. liquid

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Butane (C4H10) is a short-chain alkane with only 4 carbon atoms. Small alkanes with 1-4 carbon atoms exist as gases at room temperature because they have weak intermolecular forces and low boiling points.