Which of the following statements about alkanes is not true?
A)Alkanes are aliphatic hydrocarbons.
B)Alkanes contain only C-C and C-H s bonds.
C)Alkanes are acyclic or cyclic.
D)Acyclic alkanes have two fewer H atoms than cyclic alkanes with the same number of carbons.

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Acyclic alkanes have two more H atoms than cyclic alkanes with the same number of carbons. This is because cyclic alkanes have two fewer H atoms due to the formation of the ring structure.

Which of the Following Statements About Alkanes Is Not True