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Angle strain in cycloalkanes is due to deviation from ideal ______ angles
Angle strain in cycloalkanes is due to deviation from ideal ______ angles
bond
Cyclopropane is a highly ______ molecule
Cyclopropane is a highly ______ molecule
strained
Cyclobutane has ______ angle strain compared to Cyclopropane
Cyclobutane has ______ angle strain compared to Cyclopropane
less
The angle strain is lowest in ______
The angle strain is lowest in ______
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Cyclohexane and cycloheptane are more ______
Cyclohexane and cycloheptane are more ______
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General representation of a sigma bond is at an angle of ______
General representation of a sigma bond is at an angle of ______
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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge on angle strain in cycloalkanes and Baeyer's strain theory with questions on cyclopropane, cyclobutane, cyclopentane, cyclohexane, and phenanthrene. Learn about maximum angle strain and the limitations of Baeyer's strain theory.
