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Which of the statements is true regarding the physical properties of hydrocarbons?

1.All hydrocarbons are liquids.
2.All hydrocarbons are gases.
3.Smaller hydrocarbons have higher boiling points and melting points.
4.Larger hydrocarbons have higher boiling points and melting points.

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Answer:

4 is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The more carbons in a hydrocarbon there are the higher the melting point will become.

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