Chapter 7, Problem 13CTQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The cyclic alkane which is most commonly found in nature needs to be determined and explained.

Concept Introduction: The stability of the cyclic alkane depends on the ring strain energy. For cyclic alkanes with large ring strain energies, the stability is least. In cyclic alkane, all the carbon atoms are sp³ hybridized thus, the geometry around the carbon atom present in ring is tetrahedral with C-C bond angle 109.5^o.