Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Ethane

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Ethane: An alkane of molecular formula C₂H₆.

Molecular Structure of Ethane


Kekule structure		Staggered conformation		Eclipsed conformation

Additional Representations of Ethane in a Staggered Conformation


Ball and spoke		Space-filling model		Molecular model kit

Related terms: Hydrocarbon, aliphatic, methane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, heptane, octane, nonane, decane, undecane, dodecane, ethyl group, ethylene, acetylene, natural gas, marsh gas, combustion
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