Alkanes are called?
Correct answer: B. Paraffins.
- A. Olefines.
- B. Paraffins.
- C. Reactive.
- D. All of these.
Explanation
Paraffin is a term that was originally used to describe a waxy substance that was obtained from petroleum. This substance was found to be mainly composed of long-chain alkanes. Because alkanes are also known as saturated hydrocarbons, the term paraffin is sometimes used to refer to any saturated hydrocarbon. Alkanes are characterized by having only single bonds between carbon atoms in their molecular structure, and by having the maximum number of hydrogen atoms bonded to each carbon atom. This makes them relatively unreactive and stable, which is why they are often used as fuels and lubricants.
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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons containing only carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen single bonds, with the general formula CnH2n+2 for open chains. Their structure, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, physical properties, combustion, free-radical halogenation and conformations are covered, including the difference between substitution in alkanes and addition in unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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