Normal alkanes

Definition

Normal alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with a straight-chain structure, containing only single bonds between carbon atoms. They follow the general formula CnH2n+2, where n represents the number of carbon atoms.

Related terms

Isomers: Compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms within the molecule.

Saturated Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons that have all their carbon-carbon bonds as single bonds, filling their bonding capacity with hydrogen atoms.

Branched Alkanes: Alkanes that contain at least one branch in their molecular structure, differing from the straight-chain structure of normal alkanes