if the cycloalkanes have general formula- CnH2n which is same as of alkenes, then why are they called saturated?
Asked by Kanupriya Bhatia | 7th Dec, 2013, 05:27: PM
Expert Answer:
- CnH2n is the general formula of a straight chain alkene and not of a cyclic alkene.
- Cycloalkanes have cyclic ring hence it contains 2 hydrogen atoms less than the straight chain alkane.
- Therefore the general formula of straight chain alkane has the general formula CnH2n+2, while the general formula for cycloalkane is CnH2n.
Answered by Prachi Sawant | 9th Dec, 2013, 10:46: AM
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