alkane

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noun

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

Alkane in a sentence

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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