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Alkane

A series of organic compounds with general formula C_nH_2n+2. Alkane names end with -ane.

propane: C₃H₈

octane: C₈H₁₈

Such a compound is said to be a saturated compound because it contains only single bonds.

See also: Alkene, Alkyl.

Subjects: Chemistry