Hydrocarbon which is liquid at room temperature is:
A
pentane
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B
butane
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C
propane
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D
ethane
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Solution
The correct option is A pentane Lower hydrocarbons which contain up to 4 carbon atoms are gases at room temperature whereas higher hydrocarbons are liquid at room temperature.
Thus Pentane is liquid at room temperautre. Option A is correct.