Question

Is methane an alkane?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Alkane- Alkane is the hydrocarbon having a carbon-carbon single bond ( $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}$) and the general formula of an alkane is ${\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{n}}{\mathrm{H}}_{2\mathrm{n}+2}$.
2. Methane- The molecular formula of methane is ${\mathrm{CH}}_4$ which satisfied with the above-mentioned formula of alkane.
3. Methane is the first compound in the alkane category.
4. Methane exists in a gaseous state.

Hence, methane is an alkane.