Which of the Following Correctly Ranks the Cycloalkanes in Order

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly ranks the cycloalkanes in order of increasing ring strain per methylene?

• A) cyclopropane < cyclobutane < cyclohexane < cyclopentane
• B) cyclohexane < cyclopentane < cyclobutane < cyclopropane
• C) cyclohexane < cyclobutane < cyclopentane < cyclopropane
• D) cyclopentane < cyclopropane < cyclobutane < cyclohexane
• E) cyclopropane < cyclopentane < cyclobutane < cyclohexane

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