Question

why are the alkanes used as fuel?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbon compounds which contains carbon-carbon single covalent bonds.

Alkanes are used as fuels because :

⇒ They have high calorific value .

⇒ They are easily combustible .

⇒ The reactions are highly exothermic releasing a lot of energy.

Hence they are excellent fuels.