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List out the uses of alkanes .

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The exothermic nature of alkane combustion reaction explains the extensive use of alkanes as fuels. Methane present in natural gas is used in home heating. Mixture of propane and butane are known as LPG gas which is used for domestic cooking purpose. GASOLINE is a complex mixture of many hydrocarbons used as a fuel for internal-combustion engines.
Carbon black is used in the manufacture of ink, printer ink and black pigments. It is also used as fillers.
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