Organic Chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon. These compounds can be formed in several ways, and may appear in a straight line, circular or branched pattern. They also have low melting points. To combine with other atoms they can form single,double or triple bonds.
A hydrocarbon is a compound containing only carbon and hydrogen.
Alkane: A saturated hydrocarbon involving only single bonds.
Here are some examples of alkanes:
The chemical formula for alkanes is CNH2N+2
Methane: CH4
Ethane: C2H6
Propane : C3H8
Butane: C4H10
* An alkyl group is an alkane that loses an atom of hydrogen.
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