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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons having a general formula CnH2n+2. Alkanes are unreactive comparing to alkenes, they are not affected by acids or alkalies. But they burn well in a good supply of oxygen, forming carbon dioxide and water vapour. giving out plenty of heat.
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∙ 15y agoalkanes are organic compounds mad up of carbon shains or rings with only single bonds. They include caron, hydrogen, and sometimes halogens. Alkenes hare like alkanes except thay have at least one double bond. Because thay cannot rotate about the bond like alkanes, they show some stereoisomerism. Alcohols are alkanes or alkenes (or alkynes) with an OH (Oxygen Hydrogen) attatched.
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Hydrocarbons which have only single bonds between carbon atoms?
All alkanes have single bonds.They consist of single bonds.
How can alkanes be described?
Alkanes can be described as saturated.
What are 3 kinds of carbon chains found in hydrocarbons?
Alkanes alkanes and alkynes
How alkanes are produced?
By putting crude oil through a process called fractional distilation.
Are alkanes organic?
Yes.
Hydrocarbons which have only single bonds between carbon atoms?
All alkanes have single bonds.They consist of single bonds.
How can alkanes be described?
Alkanes can be described as saturated.
Which alkanes are liquid?
pentane and other alkanes above it
What come from crude oil alkanes or alkenes?
alkanes
Are longer chain alkanes more flammable than shorter chain alkanes?
No, Shorter chain alkanes are more flammable
Do alkanes contain phosphorus?
No. alkanes contain only hydrogen and carbon.
What the advantages of using alkanes?
Alkanes are, 1- good fuel, 2-higer alkanes are good lubricants, 3- they are antiseptic for external use.
Why alkanes called parafins?
because of their unreactive nature alkanes are called parrafins
Why alkanes are called parafins?
because of their unreactive nature alkanes are called parrafins
What are 3 kinds of carbon chains found in hydrocarbons?
Alkanes alkanes and alkynes
Why alkanes do not react with bromine water?
No, bromine will only add to alkenes, so NO addition reaction to alkanes. Subtitution on alkanes is not possible at standard conditions
Are there any uses of alkanes?
yes, natural gas is a mixture of alkanes, but mainly methan.
