4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Ring Strain
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes Ring Strain
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Determine the total strain energy of cyclooctane using the values shown below.
Actual heat of formation of cyclooctane = −29.7 kcal/mol
Strainless heat of formation of cyclooctane = −39.4 kcal/mol
Determine the total strain energy of cyclooctane using the values shown below.
Actual heat of formation of cyclooctane = −29.7 kcal/mol
Strainless heat of formation of cyclooctane = −39.4 kcal/mol