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reactions of alkanes

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Reactions of Alkanes

  • Alkanes are stable compounds and are generally unreactive.
  • The most important application of alkanes is in oxidation reactions; they are used in internal combustion engines as fuel.
  • Applying heat and a catalyst can crack larger, more complex alkanes and produce smaller, more useful alkanes and alkenes.
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