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Can a carbon-and-hydrogen compound fail the alkane test?

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A fuel researcher analyses a pure compound. Each molecule contains four carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms only. Explain whether the compound is a hydrocarbon and whether it is an alkane.

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4.7.1.1 Classifying hydrocarbons and alkanes

This challenge practises knowledge and exam skills from the official GCSE science curriculum. Use these sources to see the exact subject content and its wider Key Stage 4 context.

AQA specification 4.7.1.1 Classifying hydrocarbons and alkanes GOV.UK Key Stage 4 science programme

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