Which among the following is not an alkane?

{CH}_{4}

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C_{2} H_{6}

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C_{4} H_{10}

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C_{3} H_{6}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{3} H_{6}$
The general formulae of an alkane is $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}$ where n = no of Carbons.
Option 'd' does not satisfy the above formulae and hence is not an alkane.

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