Mnemonic Device:
- Maggie Enjoys Pacifiers & Bottles
Explanation: use the name Maggie from the Simpsons to remember the first four alkanes.
- Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane
Variations: could also be used to remember the first four alkenes or alkynes.
Maggie Enjoys Pacifiers & Bottles
More interesting mnemonics:
- Please Stop Calling My African Zebra In Latin Class.
- HNAKXR
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- BrINClHOF (pronounced Brinklehoff)
- Must Every PRefect Be PErfect
- My Enormous Penguin Bounces Pretty High, Helping Old No-named Donkeys
- Memorize Eternal Propositions, But Pension Hectic Happy Occult, Nonsensical Declarations
- Monarch Edward Prefers Birthday Parties, His Highness Offers No Drinks
- Oh My, Such Good Apple Pie
- Horses Need Oats For Clear Brown (i) Eyes
- Can Sima Get Soon Publicity
- BRA
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