Question

write the uses of alkanes​

Answer 1

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1    It is used as a fuel for homes, ovens, water heaters, kilns and automobiles as it combust with oxygen to produce heat.

2   Also used for electricity generation.

3   As a vehicle fuel in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It is more      environment friendly than gasoline/petrol and diesel.

4   Highly refined liquid methane is used as rocket fuel.

5     used as a refrigerant in cryogenic refrigeration systems.

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Answer 2

Uses of alkanes are:

• Alkanes are single-bonded carbon compounds.
• Alkanes are used in cooking and heating as they are combustible substances.
• Natural gas is composed of methane and ethane which are used as fuel.
• Alkanes are used as lubricating oils in chemical factories.
• Alkanes are used for the electricity generation processes.
• Fertilizers are manufactured with the help of Alkanes.
• Alkanes are used as solvents.