What are some examples of cycloalkanes?
1 Answer
Jun 29, 2016
These are any saturated hydrocarbons with ringed structures - you simply put the name cyclo- in front of the rest of the structure. Simplest general formula is CnH2n
Explanation:
The carbon atoms simply form a circle or loop (though they can have branches as well). Examples include cyclobutane (C4H8)cyclopentane (C5H10), cyclohexane (C6H12) etc. Just join up all the carbon atoms into a loop or circle and 'fill in' the bonding gaps with hydrogens.
