Baeyer's Strain Theory and Cycloalkanes

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Adolt baeyer proposed the strain theory for the stability of Cycloalkanes based on the ______ angle

normal

According to Baeyer's strain theory, the angle strain in Cycloalkanes is calculated as the difference between the actual bond angle and ______ angle

109°28'

Baeyer assumed that all cycloalkanes were ______

planar

The angle strain in cyclobutane is calculated to be ______

<p>9° 44'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Baeyer's strain theory was proposed in the year ______

<p>1885</p> Signup and view all the answers

The angle strain in cyclopropane is _____ degrees.

<p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cyclopropane is considered a highly ______ molecule.

<p>strained</p> Signup and view all the answers

The angle strain in cyclobutane is _____ degrees.

<p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cyclopentane is the ______ stable among cycloalkanes.

<p>most</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cyclohexane and cycloheptane are _____ stable.

<p>more</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cyclopentane does not easily undergo ______ opening reactions.

<p>ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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