Concept explainers
a.
Interpretation:
The given formula
Concept Introduction:
Acyclic alkane:
Alkanes are aliphatic hydrocarbon. Alkanes which contains carbon atoms but no rings are present are known as acyclic alkanes. Acyclic carbons are generally saturated hydrocarbons. The general formula of alkanes
Cycloalkanes
Carbon atoms are lined up in a ring are called as cycloalkanes. The two hydrogen atom from the terminal carbon of a chain is removed to form cycloalkanes. These compounds can be drawn using polygons. The cycloalkane compounds are named by adding the prefix before the name of acyclic alkane having same number of carbon atoms. The general formula of cycloalkanes is
b.
Interpretation
The given formula
Concept Introduction:
Refer part a.
c.
Interpretation:
The given formula
Concept-Introduction:
Refer part a.
d.
Interpretation:
The given formula
Concept-Introduction:
Refer part a.
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