CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.4.1 Bonding in Alkanes Is Single Covalent Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to identify saturated hydrocarbons and distinguish alkane structures by their single covalent bonds.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • identify an alkane as a saturated hydrocarbon containing only single covalent bonds
  • distinguish an alkane from an alkene, acid or ester by checking the bonding and carbon skeleton
  • recognise alkane members such as propane, heptane or four-carbon structures from formulae and diagrams

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.4.1 Bonding in Alkanes Is Single Covalent Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which molecule contains only single covalent bonds?

A

propane

B

propanoic acid

C

propene

D

propyl propanoate

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