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what are the physical and chemical properties of methane and ethane?

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Hi,

Physical properties of methane and ethane are given below :
  • Both are gases.
  • Both are colourless.
Chemical properties of methane is given below :

Methane is stable gas.

Combustion : Methane give carbon dioxide and water on combustion and reaction is exothermic.

CH4 ------> CO2 + H2O

Chemical property of ethane is given below :

1. Halogenation

C2H 6 + Cl 2 + energy → C2H 5 Cl + HCl

2. Combustion

2CH3CH3 + 7O2 4 CO2 + 6H2O

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