Alkanes | Alkenes | Alkynes |
Alkanes are hydrocarbons that consists of only single covalent bond . They can be starigh chain or branched chain. General Formula : CnH2n+2 for eg : CH4 ,C2H6 (CH3-CH3), CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 |
Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain atleast one double covalent bond that is -C=C-. General formula: CnH2n For eg : CH3-CH=CH2 CH3-CH2-CH=CH2 |
Alkynes are hydrocarbon that contain atleast one triple covalent bond that is –C≡C– General formula : CnH2n-2 For eg : HC≡CH CH3–C≡C–CH3 |