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Which quantity represents the prefix used in naming straight-chain alkanes with the exception of methane propane and butane?
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The quantity that represents the prefix used in naming straight-chain alkanes is the number of carbon atoms in the alkane. The exceptions to this include methane, propane and butane.
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The prefix used in naming straight-chain alkanes, excluding methane, propane, and butane, represents the number of carbon atoms in the chain. This prefix is derived from Greek or Latin numerical prefixes, such as "pent-" for five carbons in pentane or "oct-" for eight carbons in octane.
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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.
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.
