Chemistry · Classification, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, general methods of preparation, properties and reactions
Which of the following hydrocarbon exists mostly in solid or liquid form under t
Which of the following hydrocarbon exists mostly in solid or liquid form under the earth surface?
- A. Ethane
- B. Methane
- C. Pentane
- D. Butane
Step-by-step solution
Under standard conditions, methane, ethane, and butane are gases, while pentane is a liquid. Although conditions under the earth's surface involve higher pressures, the relative order of boiling points remains consistent, making pentane more likely to exist in liquid or solid form compared to the others.
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