-ane

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In

saturated hydrocarbons
.

The names of the saturated

non-metals end with the suffix -ane: the hydrides of silicon are called silanes (SiH4); the hydrides of boron are boranes
(B2H6).

The final "-e" is dropped before a suffix that starts with a vowel, e.g. "propanol".[1]

Alternatively, "-ane" may be used for a mononuclear hydride of an

oxidane for H2O (water). [2]
For the etymology, see Alkane.

See also

References

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  2. ^ A Guide to IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Compounds, IUPAC, Commission on Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry, 1993
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