What similarities do propane and butane have?

1 Answer
Mar 31, 2017

They are both alkanes, with general formula of #C_nH_(2n+2)#

Explanation:

What is the #n# value for propane and butane? What are their molecular masses?

Both hydrocarbons are extensively used as fuels. Can you represent the combustion of each fuel with oxygen gas? How does energy transfer in the reaction?