Which statement about alkanes is FALSE?
A) Alkanes can move and twist.
B) Merely rotating a C-C bond does not change the identity of an alkane.
C) Alkanes are hydrophilic.
D) Alkanes rapidly twist and rotate at higher temperatures.
E) Alkanes are often found in a zigzag shape.

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Alkanes are hydrophobic, not hydrophilic. They are composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms connected by single bonds, making them nonpolar molecules that do not mix well with water.

Which Statement About Alkanes Is FALSE