(a) Give the general formula of alkanes. Write the name, structural formula and physical state of the compound containing: (i) 3 carbon atoms (ii) 8 carbon atoms (b) Which of the compounds named in (a) would show : (i) Isomerism (ii) Higher melting point (iii) Higher density (v) Lower boiling point? [5 MARKS]

(a) Give the general formula of alkanes. Write the name, structural fo

1.	(a) Give the general formula of alkanes. Write the name, structural formula and physical state of the compound containing: (i) 3 carbon atoms (ii) 8 carbon atoms (b) Which of the compounds named in (a) would show : (i) Isomerism (ii) Higher melting point (iii) Higher density (v) Lower boiling point? [5 MARKS]
Answer» (a) Give the general formula of alkanes. Write the name, structural formula and physical state of the compound containing: (i) 3 carbon atoms (ii) 8 carbon atoms (b) Which of the compounds named in (a) would show : (i) Isomerism (ii) Higher melting point (iii) Higher density (v) Lower boiling point? [5 MARKS]