NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the main reason for the non-polar nature of alkanes?
Options
- AHigh electronegativity of carbon atoms
- BHigh electronegativity of hydrogen atoms
- CVery little difference in electronegativity between carbon and hydrogen atoms
- DThe presence of ionic bonds in alkanes
Correct answer
C. Very little difference in electronegativity between carbon and hydrogen atoms
Step-by-step solution
Alkanes are nonpolar because there is very little difference in electronegativity between carbon and hydrogen atoms, leading to a lack of significant charge separation in the molecule.