1. Methane (CH4): The primary component of natural gas, used for heating homes, cooking, and generating electricity.
2. Ethane (C2H6): A component of natural gas, used as a feedstock for the production of plastics and other chemicals.
3. Propane (C3H8): Used as a fuel for barbecues, camping stoves, and some vehicles. It is also used as a refrigerant.
4. Butane (C4H10): Found in lighter fluid, butane torches, and some camping stoves.
5. Hexane (C6H14): Used as a solvent in the production of glues, paints, and varnishes. It is also used in the extraction of vegetable oils.
