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jungbros
Sep 5, 2015

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2).

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They consist of only C-C single bonds and C-H bonds. They can be straight chain or branched. They can be formed from reducing alkenes. They can undergo free radical substitution with halogens in the presence of UV light. I would think these are the main things that constitute an alkane :)

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