Cycloalkanes and Their Conformations
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What is the actual bond angle in cyclopropane?

  • 109.5°
  • 90°
  • 60° (correct)
  • 120°
  • Ring strain makes a molecule more stable and less reactive.

    False

    What is the ideal bond angle for sp³ hybridized carbon atoms?

    109.5°

    The interior bond angle in cyclopropane is _____ degrees.

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

    Match the following properties with their associated characteristics:

    <p>Bond angle = 60° in cyclopropane Ideal bond angle for sp³ = 109.5° Reactivity of cyclopropane = Highly reactive Stored energy = Increased potential energy due to ring strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bond angle in the stable chair conformation of cyclohexane?

    <p>110.9°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The boat conformation of cyclohexane is more stable than the chair conformation.

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

    What type of strain does the planar structure of cyclohexane experience?

    <p>Severe angle strain and severe eclipsing strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cyclohexane adopts the ______ conformation to minimize ring strain.

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

    Match the conformations of cyclohexane with their associated strain types:

    <p>Chair Conformation = No angle strain, No eclipsing strain Boat Conformation = No angle strain, Torsional strain Planar Structure = Severe angle strain, Severe eclipsing strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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