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Alkane Series.
Alkane Series - as a noun
A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula cnh(2n+2)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alkane10methane seriesparaffin16paraffin seriesHypernyms (Closely Related)
aliphatic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The alkane series consists of saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds between carbon atoms."
"The first member of the alkane series is methane, with the molecular formula CH4."
"The alkane series can be represented by the general formula CnH2n+2."
"The alkane series includes compounds such as ethane, propane, butane, and pentane."
"The boiling points of the alkane series increase as the number of carbon atoms in the molecule increases."
