Hydrocarbons
2007-01-17 06:33:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If you misspelled "alkane" in your question, then yes, propane is an alkane. The formula of propane is C3H8. Any hydrocarbon with the formula CnH(2n+2) is an alkane.
2007-01-17 06:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - all alkanes have the empirical formula CnH(2n + 2)
This means methane - CH4, ethane C2H6 etc.
Simplest form of hydrocarbon without any pi or double bonding present. All end in -ane .
Hopefully this answers the other question I've seen on the subject.
2007-01-17 07:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean is propane an ALKANE.
Yes it is, it ends in 'ane'. And contains only hydrogen and carbon bonds (a hydrocarbon).
2007-01-17 06:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by spoilt_rotten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propane is an alkane. The ending -ane tells you that it is an alkane and they are single bonded hydrocarbons. Alkenes, such as propene, butene, etc. are double bonded hydrocarbons and Alkynes, such as propyne and butyne are triple bonded hydrocarbons.
2007-01-17 15:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
propane is an alkane
alkane is a hydrocarbon with no double bonds.
propane is CH3-CH2-CH3
2007-01-17 06:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by Dr W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes propane is also an alkane. See my answer on the question 'Is butane an alkane?'
2007-01-18 06:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is a neutral hydrocarbon.
2007-01-17 06:36:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Propane is not corrosive, so it can't be alkaline.
2007-01-17 06:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by poutine 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋