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alkane

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6 lettersPronunciation /ˈæl.keɪn/Part of speech nounSorted aaeklnStarts with AEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

Word origin

From German Alkan, formed as alkyl + -ane.

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  • The carbon chain of an alkane may be linear or branched, but must not contain loops (cycles); its chemical formula is of the form CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.
  • The oxidation of the simplest alkane methanol is carried out by methylotrophs that may be obligate or facultative.

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