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Interpretation:
The general formula of cycloalkanes needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
When the carbon atoms of hydrocarbons are arranged in such a way that it results in the formation of ring then it is said to be cycloalkanes.
Answer to Problem 80A
The general formula of cycloalkanes is
Explanation of Solution
The general formula of
For a cycloalkane formed from 5 carbon atoms, the structure and the molecular formula will be:
Cyclopentane that means it contains 5 carbon atoms and 10 hydrogen atoms
Since, in cycloalkane the number of hydrogen atoms are less from alkane by 2 units so, the general formula of cycloalkane will be:
Hence, the general formula of cycloalkanes is
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