Chapter 21, Problem 26E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The cycloalkane whose structural diagram resembles a square is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Cycloalkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons in which carbon atoms are bonded to form a ring-like structure. Three carbon atoms are required to form a cycloalkane. The general formula of cycloalkanes is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n}$, $n$ is the number of carbon atoms. For the naming of cycloalkane, the prefix cyclo is added to the name of a normal alkane with the same number of carbon atoms.