An alkane is defined by

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In Science an alkane is a paraffin, an organic compound and is a saturated hydrocarbon. Made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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Is it possible for an alkane to be an isomer of an alkene?

Yes, if the alkane is cyclic and the alkene is not.

Is methane is the only alkane?

No, there are many alkanes; methane is the simplest alkane.

How many hydrogens in alkane?

In an alkane, each carbon atom is bonded to 4 hydrogen atoms. So, the number of hydrogens in an alkane can be determined by the formula 2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms in the alkane.

Is Octane is seven carbon linear alkane?

No. Octane is an alkane but it has eight carbons.

Is C5H12 an alkane?

Yes. The alkane series is the series of saturated hydrocarbons with the formula CnHn+2 .

What is the IUPAC name for the alkane given?

The IUPAC name for the alkane given is the systematic name assigned to the specific alkane based on its structure and number of carbon atoms.

Organic compound of carbon and hydrogen connected only by single bonds is an?

Alkane

Can spraying alkane save ozone depletion?

No , it does not. Alkane react with ozone . Gil Tenne

What are the products of cracking?

In chemistry the cracking of a long alkane chain produces and alkane and an alkene.

Is methane a alkane?

no.all alkenes end with 'ene' .methane is not an alkene cause it does not end with 'ene'.it is an alkane cause it ends with 'ane'

Which molecule is a branched alkane?

3-methylhexane

Pharmaceutical uses of alkane?

The pharmaceutical use of alkane is often used in general anesthesia. Alkane is a compound of halothane which is a general anesthetic agent.

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