If each of the following represents an alkane, and a carbon atom is located at each vertex with the proper number of hydrogen atoms also bonded to it, which one is the most reactive?
E) They are all equally reactive since they are all alkanes.

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The most reactive alkane is the one with the most branching, which in this case is option D. The more branching an alkane has, the less surface area it has available for reactions to take place on. Therefore, it is less likely to react with other substances.

If Each of the Following Represents an Alkane, and a Carbon