+**Alkanes** are fundamental [hydrocarbons](/wiki/hydrocarbon), organic compounds composed solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms. They are defined by their single covalent bonds between atoms, making them saturated and remarkably stable. These simple molecules, like those found in [natural gas](/wiki/natural_gas), form the backbone of much organic chemistry.
+## See also
+- [Alkene](/wiki/alkene)
+- [Alkyne](/wiki/alkyne)
+- [Organic chemistry](/wiki/organic_chemistry)
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