Hydrocarbons Question 336

Question: The most strained cycloalkane is [IIT-JEE 1981]

Options:

A) Cyclopropane

B) Cyclobutane

C) Cyclopentane

D) Cyclohexane

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Cyclopropane with a bond angle of $ 60^{o} $ is very strained and hence very reactive.