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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.4.1 Bonding in alkanes is single covalent

Practise recognising alkanes from structures and formulae by checking for saturated hydrocarbons with only single covalent bonds.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • distinguish alkanes from alkenes or esters by spotting only single covalent bonds

11.4.1—Bonding in alkanes is single covalent question 1

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Five organic compounds have the following structures.
A
C
C
A
,

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B
B

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D

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E

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Which compound is a saturated hydrocarbon?

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