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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2, primarily sourced from petroleum and natural gas. They exhibit low reactivity and are used for heating, cooking, and as fuels in internal combustion engines, with varying physical properties such as boiling and melting points based on their carbon chain length. The first four alkanes are gases, while those with longer chains serve as lubricants and components in diesel and aircraft fuel.

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