1. alkanes

Alkanes

  • A functional group is an atom or a group of atoms in an organic molecule, which determines the physical and chemical properties of the molecule

  • Alkanes are the simplest hydrocarbons with no functional group

  • They are made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms bonded to each other with single covalent bonds

Different types of alkanes

Diagram showing three alkane types: linear (two bonded carbons), branched (three bonded carbons in a T-shape), and cyclic (triangle of three carbons).