Question

why alkanes are inert in nature

Answer 1

Explanation:

Alkanes are quite inert substances with highly stable nature. Their inactiveness has been explained as: (i) Alkanes have all the C-C and C-H bons being stronger a bonds and are not influenced by acid, oxidants under ordinary conditions. (ii) The C-C bond is completely non polaar and C-H is weak polar.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Alkanes are not inert but, as functional groups go, they are probably the least reactive. The basic issue is the strength of the C-H bond, which is fairly high.

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