What type of bonding is present in alkanes?

Practice Questions

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What type of bonding is present in alkanes?
  1. Ionic bonding
  2. Covalent bonding
  3. Metallic bonding
  4. Hydrogen bonding

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of bonding is present in alkanes?
  • Step 1: Understand that alkanes are a type of hydrocarbon, which means they are made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Learn that in alkanes, carbon atoms bond with each other and with hydrogen atoms.
  • Step 3: Identify the type of bond formed between these atoms. In alkanes, the bonds are formed by sharing electrons.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the type of bonding present in alkanes is called covalent bonding.
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