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Yes, ethane is the only 2-carbon alkane.

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Is ethane a halogen?

No, ethane is an alkane, which is a type of hydrocarbon. Halogens on the other hand are elements in group 7 of the periodic table.


What are the classifications of ethane?

Ethane is classified as an alkane, which is a type of hydrocarbon with single covalent bonds in its carbon chain. It is also a saturated hydrocarbon because it contains only single bonds between its carbon atoms.


Which term describes the molecule shown below C2H6?

(Ethane) Saturated Alkane


Ethane with the chemical formula C2H6 is an example of?

An organic molecule An alkane A symmetric molecule


What is CH3 or C2H5?

The methyl and ethyl groups, respectively.


What do ethane and ethanol have in common?

Ethane is an alkane with the chemical formula C2H6. Ethanol is an alcohol with the chemical formula C2H5OH, corresponding to ethane.


What chemical series does methane belong to?

In chemistry, ethanol is a classified as an "alkane". It is also grouped as one of many "hydrocarbons", meaning it consists of only hydrogen and carbon atoms. It is also an "alcohol". I think ethane (alkane) and suffix of alcohol is how its name is derived.


What are the Differents between methane ethane propane?

Methane is the main component of natural gas and the simplest alkane. Ethane is a byproduct of petroleum refining and is colorless and odorless. Propane is a byproduct of both petroleum refining and natural gas processing.


How can we prepare ethane from sodium propanoate?

Ethane can be prepared from sodium propanoate through a decarboxylation reaction. When sodium propanoate is heated with soda lime (a mixture of sodium hydroxide and calcium oxide), it undergoes decarboxylation to produce ethane. The reaction involves the removal of a carbon dioxide molecule from sodium propanoate, yielding ethane as the primary product. This method effectively converts the carboxylate group into an alkane.


Is ethane a saturated straight-chain hydrocarbon with two carbons?

Yes, ethane is a saturated hydrocarbon with two carbons in a straight-chain structure. It consists of single covalent bonds between the carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms, making it a simple alkane.


Does ethane have a double bond?

No, ethane does not have a double bond. Ethane is an alkane with the chemical formula C₂H₆, consisting of two carbon atoms connected by a single bond, along with six hydrogen atoms. In contrast, compounds that contain double bonds between carbon atoms are called alkenes, such as ethene (C₂H₄).


What is an example of alkane?

methane, ethane, propane, hexane .... these are some of the famous alkanes