Which of the following statements about alkanes, alkenes and alkynes is FALSE?

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 Which of the following statements about alkanes, alkenes and alkynes is FALSE?

A. Alkanes can be solids, liquids or gases.
B. Alkenes are always gases in state at room temperature.
C. Alkanes are more reactive to halogenation compared to alkenes.
D. Alkynes exhibit the greatest electron density among hydrocarbons 

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