Alkanes and alkenes are similar in all of the following properties except

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Alkanes and alkenes have similar solubility in non-polar solvents, insolubility in water, flammability, and lack of toxicity. However, alkenes are more reactive than alkanes due to the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond in alkenes. This makes choice D the best answer, as it is the only property that differs significantly between alkanes and alkenes.

Alkanes and Alkenes Are Similar in All of the Following