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Ethane

Ethane

(Science: chemistry) a gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H6, forming a constituent of ordinary illuminating gas. It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol, aldehyde, ether, and acetic acid.

Synonym: dimethyl.

Origin: From ether.


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bonding

i thought single bond is stronger than double. isn't it less reactive? and is there specific name given for the shape of moleucles such as ethane and hexane?

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by mercuryy
Sat Oct 14, 2006 7:21 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: bonding
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question about apple decay

no CH3-CH3 is ethane. u have to fill up the carbon atom with 4 bonds. did u mature an apple and lay it to rot?

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by mmiaosmiling
Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:50 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: question about apple decay
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question about apple decay

... wasn't yet able to make the experiment yet because i went to the countryside at my grandfather's 82nd bday and was kinda busy. i knew ch2-ch2 was ethane or something like that (etan in my language) and was a hydrocarb. anyweays thanks again for dee replies and i'll submit some photos of the thing ...

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by eydryan
Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:36 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: question about apple decay
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Is ethane a carbohydrate?

... a tetrahedral geometry. Hydrocarbon derivatives are built when there is a substitution of a functional group at one or more of these positions. So ethane is a hydrocarbon. - Carbohydrates are organic molecules which contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogene. Their general formula is C n H 2n O n . Commonly ...

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by Enzyme
Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:01 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Is ethane a carbohydrate?
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Is ethane a carbohydrate?

Ethane belongs to alkane range of hydrocarbons substance (or matter, I don`t know, how it sounds in english right). Thier general formula: C2H(2n+2) Carbohydrates - it`s a sugars =) for example, maltose, glucose. Their general ...

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by Trev
Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:16 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Is ethane a carbohydrate?
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