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[Chemical Knowledge]:Ethane and propane: differences in structure, properties and uses

Ethane and propane are alkane compounds, which have obvious differences in chemical structure, physical properties and chemical use. In terms of chemical structure, ethane is a molecule consisting of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms with the formula C2H6, while propane is a molecule consisting of three carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms with the formula C3H8. Thus, ethane molecules are smaller than propane molecules. The boiling and melting points of ethane and propane are also different in physical properties. Ethane has a boiling point of -88.6 degrees Celsius and a melting point of -172 degrees Celsius, while propane has a boiling point of -42 degrees Celsius and a melting point of -187 degrees Celsius. It can be seen that the boiling point and melting point of propane are higher than that of ethane, which is also due to the fact that propane molecules are larger than ethane molecules. In addition, there are significant differences in the chemical properties of ethane and propane. Ethane can be oxidized to produce ethylene, while propane can produce propylene. In addition, ethane and propane have different uses in the chemical industry. Ethane is mainly used to produce ethylene, refrigerant and fuel, while propane is commonly used in natural gas and liquefied gas. In general, there are some differences between ethane and propane in structure, properties and uses, and both have important chemical applications.

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