Ethane Molecular form

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Ethane, a highly flammable organic chemical compound, boasts the molecular formula C2H6. When kept at standard temperature and pressure, ethane assumes the form of a colorless, odorless gas. Similar to numerous hydrocarbons, industrial-scale isolation of ethane takes place from natural gas as well as through petroleum refining's petrochemical byproducts. The primary purpose of ethane is serving as feedstock for the production of ethylene. Compounds related to ethane are formed when one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced with another functional group; the ethane component is known as an ethyl group. For instance, linking an ethyl group to a hydroxyl group yields ethanol, which is the primary alcohol found in various beverages.