MCQ
The most strained cycloalkane is
  • Cyclopropane
  • B
    Cyclobutane
  • C
    Cyclopentane
  • D
    Cyclohexane

Answer

Correct option: A.
Cyclopropane
a
(a) Cyclopropane with a bond angle of ${60^o}$ is very strained and hence very reactive.

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