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Why alkane is known as "Paraffin" ? |
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Answer» Solution :Saturated hydrocarbons are inert at normal CONDITION because they do not react with acid, BASE and any other REACTANTS. Paraffin is latin word : Parum means LITTLE and affinis means reactive, which suggest LESS reactive. Alkane is inert and less reactive so it is known as paraffins. |
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