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(i) Differentiate between alkanes and alkenes. Name and draw the structure of one member of each. (ii) Alkanes generally burn with clean flame. Why?

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Solution :

(ii) ALKANES are saturated hydrocarbons which always burn with a CLEAN BLUE flame because complete combustion TAKES place in sufficient oxygen to `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O` with the liberation of large amount of heat and light.


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