Question

why are alkanes called paraffins

Answer 1

Explanation:

Basically alkanes are pretty stable because of this hence, they are inert substances. Hence, alkanes are called paraffins because they have lesser affinity towards general reagents. In other words they are inert, not readily active.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

hey mate here is your answer:

question: why alkanes are called paraffins?

paraffins: these are less reactive.

as alkanes have less affinity,so these are called paraffins