Question

Alkanes are called paraffins. What type reactions they undergo. Explain with suitable example.

Answer 1

Answer:

Paraffins is a Latin word meaning (parum = little + affinis = reactivity).Alkanes are called paraffins because they have a little affinity towards a general reagent. In other words,alkanes are inert substances. They undergo reactions under drastic conditions.

Answer 2

Explanation:
Paraffins is a Latin word meaning (parum = little + affinis = reactivity). Alkanes are called paraffins because they have a little affinity towards a general reagent. In other words, alkanes are inert substances. They undergo reactions under drastic conditions.
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