How can I identify alkanes?
1 Answer
Apr 15, 2015
You identify alkanes by their lack of reactivity.
I presume that you are trying to distinguish alkanes from alkenes.
The general tests for alkenes are:
- They decolourize bromine water
- They decolourize aqueous potassium permanganate
If your compound does not decolourize bromine water or aqueous potassium permanganate, it is an alkane.
