Is #C_3H_8# alkane? Chemistry Organic Chemistry Naming Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes 1 Answer anor277 Dec 14, 2016 #C_3H_8#, #"propane"#, is an alkane........ Explanation: #"Alkanes"# have general formula #C_nH_(2n+2)#. And thus #"propane"#, #n=3#, fits this specification. Does #"propane"# have isomers? Answer link Related questions How do you name branched chain alkanes? How do you name branched alkanes? How do you name alkanes from Newman projections? How do you name alkanes with double bonds? How do you name alkanes with halogens? How do you name alkenes with two double bonds? How do you name alkenes using systematic names? How do you name alkenes with alcohols? How do you name alkenes with double bonds? How do you name alkynes with two triple bonds? See all questions in Naming Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes Impact of this question 1830 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License