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ethane (ĕth`ān), CH3CH3, gaseous hydrocarbon. It is a continuous-chain alkane alkane (ăl`kān), any of a group of aliphatic hydrocarbons whose molecules contain only single bonds (see chemical bond ). ..... Click the link for more information. . As a constituent of natural gas, it is used for fuel. It can be prepared by cracking and fractional distillation of petroleum. ethane a colourless odourless flammable gaseous alkane obtained from natural gas and petroleum: used as a fuel and in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Formula: C2H6 ethane [′eth‚ān] (organic chemistry) CH3CH3A colorless, odorless gas belonging to the alkane series of hydrocarbons, with freezing point of -183.3°C and boiling point of -88.6°C; used as a fuel and refrigerant and for organic synthesis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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