Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons - the simplest family of organic compounds.

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons containing only single bonds, with the general formula C_nH_2n+2.

Example: Methane (CH₄), Ethane (C₂H₆)

Preparation and Properties

Alkanes are relatively unreactive, but undergo free-radical substitution reactions, such as halogenation.

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