Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1) The names propyl bromide and 1-bromopropane denote the same compound.
(2) Compounds with the molecular formula C₅H₁₀ are alkanes and those with the formula C₅H₁₂ are cycloalkanes.
(3) Alkanes readily undergo combustion when ignited to form H₂ gas and elemental carbon.

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1) True: Propyl bromide and 1-bromopropane are indeed the same compound, both names refer to a three-carbon chain with a bromine atom attached to the first carbon. 2) False: The molecular formula given (C15H32) represents alkanes, but the formula for cycloalkanes should be CnH2n, not C15H32, indicating a misunderstanding in the statement. 3) False: Alkanes combust to form CO2 (carbon dioxide) and H2O (water), not elemental carbon.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE