reactions of alkanes!!!

Alkanes do NOT react with either sulphuric acid or strong alkalis (i.e. potassium hydroxide).

2009-12-05 20:42:38 補充：
The reason for no reaction is that alkanes contain only C-C and C-H single bonds, which are much more stable than C=C double bonds.

2009-12-08 22:22:40 補充：
The reason for no reaction is that alkanes contain only C-C and C-H single bonds, which are much more stable than C=C double bonds.

1. alkanes (e.g. hexane) + sulphuric acid (H2SO4) 有冇reaction?
Alkanes are *chemically inert* because it is a *saturated hydrocarbon*(C-C single bond), thus, it cannot react with sulphuric acid.

2. alkanes (e.g. hexane) + alkali (e.g. potassium hydroxide) 有冇reaction?
Alkanes are *chemically inert* because it is a *saturated hydrocarbon*(C-C single bond), thus, it cannot react with alkali.