Alkane
Alkane Compounds of the methane-ethane series constitute the simplest homologous series represented by the general formula . These are called ‘Saturated hydrocarbons’ because their carbon valencies are fully satisfied (by H atoms) and they cannot take up more hydrogen or any other atoms. The alternative name ‘Paraffin’ (Latin parum-affinis = little affinity) is based upon the fact that these compounds are relatively inert and have little tendency to combine with any reagent like potassium permanganate, potassium...
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