Chapter 23, Problem 12PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The molecular formula of the cycloalkane has to identfied from the following molecular formula (a) ${\text{C}}_3{\text{H}}_5$, (b) ${\text{C}}_5{\text{H}}_{10}$, (c) ${\text{C}}_{14}{\text{H}}_{30}$, (d) ${\text{C}}_8{\text{H}}_8$

Concept introduction:

The hydrocarbons which have a general formula ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n}$ are known as Cycloalkanes. Cycloalkanes can be substituted or unsubstituted, when carbon atom is substituted are known as substituted Cycloalkanes or branched Cycloalkanes. A Cycloalkane can be formed when carbon number is more than two. In formula, $n$ is the total number of carbon atoms present in molecule. For example if $n$ is equal to $4$ than molecular formula will be ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}$.