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Example includes methane(CH4),ethane(C2H6),propane(C3H8)........
Alkanes and its occurence:
-methane: natural, bio gas( bacterial decomposition)
-pentane: gasoline
-butane: fuel canister
-hexane: gasoline
-Propane: LPG, fuel
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Describe the polarity of alkane molecules?
Alkane molecules are nonpolar.
What is an alkane with one or more attached alkyl groups?
Branched chained alkane
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'
Is C5H12 an alkane?
Yes. The alkane series is the series of saturated hydrocarbons with the formula CnHn+2 .
How does an alkyl group differ from its parent alkane?
When one hydrogen is removed from an alkane it forms alkyl group
Is 3-methyloctane an alkane an alkene or alcohol?
alkane
Describe the polarity of alkane molecules?
Alkane molecules are nonpolar.
Is methane is the only alkane?
No, there are many alkanes; methane is the simplest alkane.
Is it possible for an alkane to be an isomer of an alkene?
Yes, if the alkane is cyclic and the alkene is not.
What is an alkane with one or more attached alkyl groups?
Branched chained alkane
Is Octane is seven carbon linear alkane?
No. Octane is an alkane but it has eight carbons.
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'
Is C5H12 an alkane?
Yes. The alkane series is the series of saturated hydrocarbons with the formula CnHn+2 .
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.
How does an alkyl group differ from its parent alkane?
When one hydrogen is removed from an alkane it forms alkyl group
