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4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes / Ring Strain / Problem 1
Problem 1
Explain why cyclopropane (C
3
H
6
) and cyclobutane (C
4
H
8
) are more reactive than other cycloalkanes.
A
Cyclopropane and cyclobutane are more reactive than other cycloalkanes because each bond angle they have deviates from the ideal 120°, resulting in ring strain and instability.
B
Cyclopropane and cyclobutane are more reactive than other cycloalkanes because each bond angle they have deviates from the ideal 109.5°, resulting in ring strain and instability.
C
Cyclopropane and cyclobutane are more reactive than other cycloalkanes because each of their bond angles is less than the ideal 90°, resulting in ring strain and instability.
D
Cyclopropane and cyclobutane are more reactive than other cycloalkanes because each bond angle they possess is greater than the ideal 109.5°, resulting in ring strain and instability.
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