Question

What is paraffines?

Answer 1

1. Paraffins are saturated hydrocarbons containing only single covalent bonds between carbon atoms. They are also called alkanes.
2. They are called paraffins because they are comparatively less reactive chemically.
3. Their general formula is C_nH2_n+2.
4. Examples: Methane (CH₄), Ethane (C₂H₆), Propane (C₃H₈)