What is a property of all alkanes?

1 Answer
Jun 2, 2016

All alkanes have the same general formula C_nH_(2n+2)" " ...

Explanation:

All alkanes have the same general formula C_nH_(2n+2).

Consecutive members of the homologous series differ by an increment of CH_2

All the carbons are sp^3 hybridized, having 4 single bonds to either carbon or hydrogen.

Almost completely insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Some liquid alkanes tend to be good solvents themselves for other organic molecules.

They have constitutional isomers only.