Chapter 26, Problem 102SAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Identify the compound which has same hydrogen to carbon ratio as it is in cyclobutane.

Concept introduction:

Cyclobutane is a cyclic compound with molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}$. It has a ring of four carbon atoms and each C is bonded with two H atoms that make the formula as ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}$. The structural formula can be shown as:

Hence, the carbon to hydrogen ratio is 4: 8 or 1:2.