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The general formula of alkanes is:

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**Alkanes** are saturated hydrocarbons containing only single covalent bonds ($C-C$ and $C-H$).
- **General Formula**: $C_nH_{2n+2}$, where '$n$' is the number of carbon atoms.
- For $n=1$: $CH_4$ (Methane)
- For $n=2$: $C_2H_6$ (Ethane)
- Alkanes are also known as **paraffins** (Latin: *parum affinis* = little affinity) because they are relatively unreactive due to the strength of $C-C$ and $C-H$ sigma bonds.

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