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Hydrocarbons — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 9 Mar 2026

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Q1easy

Which of the following statements about hydrocarbons is/are correct? 1. Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with only single bonds. 2. Alkenes contain at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. 3. Benzene is an example of an aliphatic hydrocarbon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2medium

Regarding the environmental impact of hydrocarbon fuels, which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of their combustion?

Q3medium

Consider the following statements regarding India's energy sector: 1. India is a net importer of crude oil and natural gas. 2. The Ethanol Blending Program (EBP) aims to reduce India's reliance on imported crude oil. 3. Compressed Biogas (CBG) is chemically different from natural gas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4medium

Which of the following processes is NOT primarily involved in the refining of crude petroleum?

Q5medium

Consider the following statements about the properties and uses of common hydrocarbons: 1. Ethene is an alkene used as a ripening agent for fruits and a monomer for polyethylene. 2. Ethyne (acetylene) is an alkyne primarily used as a domestic cooking fuel. 3. Naphthalene, an aromatic hydrocarbon, is commonly used in mothballs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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