Define the following:Define Alkane

1.	Define the following:Define Alkane
Answer» Alkane: In hydrocarbon, the four valencies of carbon atom are satisfied only by the single bonds, such compounds are called alkane. Example: Methane (CH₄), Ethane (C₂H₆)

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Alkane: In hydrocarbon, the four valencies of carbon atom are satisfied only by the single bonds, such compounds are called alkane.

Example: Methane (CH₄), Ethane (C₂H₆)

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