Hydrocarbons - Alkanes - Cyclic Alkanes Flashcards

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What is a Cyclic Alkane?

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A Cyclic Alkane is an Alkane that forms a ring shape.

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What needs to be removed for a Cyclic Alkane?

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2 hydrogens. The formula becomes H=2C.

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Cyclic Hydrocarbons

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  • Ring sizes range from 3 - 30 carbon atoms.

* Possible to have both saturated and unsaturated rings.

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What is the formula for a Cyclic Alkane?

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Cyclo+(x)ane. Groups are added alphabetically.

Example:

Cyclopropane.

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