Which statement BEST describes alkanes?
A) They are hydrocarbons.
B) They contain only C-C and C-H single bonds.
C) They take on a regular zigzag shape.
D) They are hydrophobic.
E) All of the above describes alkanes.

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Alkanes are hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds between carbon atoms (C-C) and between carbon and hydrogen atoms (C-H), which gives them a zigzag shape in their most stable conformations. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not mix well with water. Therefore, all of the statements A through D correctly describe alkanes.

Which Statement BEST Describes Alkanes