Propane #16

Propane tank

#16- An alkane
-Propane is an alkane, and it is easily determined by the ending of the name "...ane." It contains a three carnon singly bonded molecule, its molecular formula is C3H8. Propane is normally a gas, but when compressed it is a transportable liquid. It is commonly used as a fuel for engines, barbeques and cntral heating. This is called a liquified petroleum gas.
-Cite: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/organic/alkane.html