Alkanes are called as _?
Correct answer: B. Paraffins
- A. Olefines
- B. Paraffins
- C. Reactive
- D. All of these options are correct
Explanation
Alkanes are also called paraffins, while alkenes are also called olefins. Paraffin comes from the Latin term 'param affinum' meaning 'less affinity' in other words 'less reactivity'. Alkanes have only single bonds which are sigma covalent, thus alkanes are called paraffin because they have a lesser affinity toward general reagents.
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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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