Q.
Which of the following correctly ranks the cycloalkanes in order of increasing ring strain per methylene?
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a
cyclopentane < cyclobutane < cyclohexane < cyclopropane
b
cyclohexane ( cyclopentane < cyclobutane < cyclopropane
c
cyclopropane < cyclobutane < cyclohexane < cyclopentane
d
cyclopentane < cyclopropane < cyclobutane < cyclohexane
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
Smaller ring has more ring strain.
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