Question
Define Alkane
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Answer
Alkane: In hydrocarbon, the four valencies of carbon atom are satisfied only by the single bonds, such compounds are called alkane.
Example: Methane $\left(\mathrm{CH}_4\right)$, Ethane $\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_6\right)$
Example: Methane $\left(\mathrm{CH}_4\right)$, Ethane $\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_6\right)$
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