1. Which of the following cycloalkanes would have the smallest strain energy (kJ/mol)? a. cyclobutane b. cyclopentane c. cyclohexane d. cyclooctane Oc Od O b

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1. Which of the following cycloalkanes would have the smallest strain energy
(kJ/mol)?
a. cyclobutane
b. cyclopentane
c. cyclohexane
d. cyclooctane
Oc
d
a
Ob
Transcribed Image Text:1. Which of the following cycloalkanes would have the smallest strain energy (kJ/mol)? a. cyclobutane b. cyclopentane c. cyclohexane d. cyclooctane Oc d a Ob
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