Q.

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions from (i) to (v):

The ability of carbon to form chains gives rise to a homologous series of compounds in which the same functional group is attached to carbon chains of different lengths. It is hard to remember every compound. To remember compounds easily, we classify them in groups as per their functional groups. A series in which compounds with the same functional group are arranged is a homologous series. All the members of a homologous series can be found by a general formula. The consecutive members of a homologous series differ by – C H subscript 2 group.

 

(iv) Which one of the following statements regarding alkanes is false

1 Alkanes are non-polar molecules  
2 Alkanes are soluble in water  
3 Alkanes experience dispersion forces  
4 Alkanes have low boiling points  

Ans.

(2)