A gas-forming hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon that exists as a gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP). This means that the hydrocarbon has a boiling point below STP. Gas-forming hydrocarbons are often used as fuels, such as methane, propane, and butane.
Here are some examples of gas-forming hydrocarbons:
- Methane (CH₄)
- Ethane (C₂H₆)
- Propane (C₃H₈)
- Butane (C₄H₁₀)
- Pentane (C₅H₁₂)
- Hexane (C₆H₁₄)
- Heptane (C₇H₁₆)
- Octane (C₈H₁₈)
- Nonane (C₉H₂₀)
- Decane (C₁₀H₂₂)
Gas-forming hydrocarbons are also used in a variety of other applications, such as:
- Refrigerants
- Propellants
- Solvents
- Feedstocks for the production of chemicals
Gas-forming hydrocarbons are an important part of the global energy economy. They are used to generate electricity, heat homes and businesses, and power vehicles. They are also used to produce a variety of chemicals and products that we rely on every day.