Alkanes

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Alkanes are the simplest class of Hydrocarbons. They contain only single bonds between molecules. They range in size from Methane, the smallest alkane with a chemical formula of CH4, to long chain molecules which branch and may form different isomers. The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2 and this may be used to predict the formula of any alkane[1].


References

  1. ↑ http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/alkanes/background.html#top
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