Is the hydrocarbon C2H6 an alkane, alkene, or alkyne? Organic Chemistry Radical Reactions Radical Halogenation of Alkenes (Antimarkovnikov) 1 Answer anor277 Nov 19, 2015 #C_2H_6# is ethane, an ALKANE. Explanation: Any species with the formula, #C_nH_(2n_+2)#, is an alkane. Answer link Related questions What is an antimarkovnikov halogenation? What is the Markovnikov's addition? Why is a noncarbocation intermediate necessary for an antimarkovnikov halogenation to happen? How can I illustrate Markovnikov's rule by the reaction of propene with hydrobromic acid? How can I illustrate antimarkovnikov's rule by the addition of hydrogen bromide to propene in... Does Anti-Markovnikov behaviour extend only to additions to alkenes? Is the hydration of phenylacetylene an antimarkovnikov behaviour? Why is the antimarkovnikov process unusual? Why can an anti-markovnikov radical addition of haloalkane only happen in presence of hydrogen peroxide? What chemical starts off the chain reaction in the initiation step of an anti-markovnikov... See all questions in Radical Halogenation of Alkenes (Antimarkovnikov) Impact of this question 7315 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License