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Alkanlklar is presumably a misspelling of alkanlar (alkanes). Alkanes are a class of saturated hydrocarbons in which all carbon–carbon bonds are single bonds. For acyclic alkanes, the general formula is CnH2n+2, and they form a homologous series that includes methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8), butane (C4H10), and higher members. Cycloalkanes are related but have the formula CnH2n and are not classified as alkanes.

Alkanes are typically nonpolar and relatively unreactive under ordinary conditions. They are immiscible with water and soluble in organic solvents. Physical properties, such as boiling points, rise with increasing carbon chain length; straight-chain alkanes generally have higher boiling points than branched isomers of the same molecular formula due to differences in molecular packing and van der Waals forces.

Industrial chemistry focuses on two main types of reactions for alkanes: combustion and substitution reactions. Combustion releases energy, producing carbon dioxide and water (with complete combustion); incomplete combustion can yield carbon monoxide and soot. In the presence of UV light, alkanes can undergo radical halogenation, where a hydrogen atom is replaced by a halogen (e.g., chlorine or bromine). Larger-scale processes such as cracking and reforming convert long-chain alkanes into smaller alkanes or more useful chemical feedstocks.

Nomenclature follows the IUPAC system, with names formed from a root indicating the number of carbons plus the -ane suffix. Examples include methane, ethane, propane, butane, and pentane. Structural isomers increase in number with carbon count, and branched alkanes are common among higher members.

Occurrence and uses: alkanes are major components of natural gas and petroleum and serve as fuels and as feedstocks for chemical synthesis. They are highly flammable and require careful handling to minimize fire and environmental risks.