Cycloalkanes and Baeyer's Strain Theory Quiz

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Angle strain in cycloalkanes is due to deviation from ideal ______ angles

bond

Cyclopropane is a highly ______ molecule

strained

Cyclobutane has ______ angle strain compared to Cyclopropane

less

The angle strain is lowest in ______

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

Cyclohexane and cycloheptane are more ______

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

General representation of a sigma bond is at an angle of ______

<p>109°28'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Angle Strain in Cycloalkanes

  • Angle strain in cycloalkanes is due to deviation from ideal tetrahedral angles
  • Cyclopropane is a highly unstable molecule
  • Cyclobutane has less angle strain compared to Cyclopropane
  • The angle strain is lowest in Cyclohexane
  • Cyclohexane and cycloheptane are more stable
  • General representation of a sigma bond is at an angle of 109.5°

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