Question

Why is cyclopropane more reactive than cyclohexane?

Answer 1

When this value is compared with the strength of a typical C-C bond (ca. 88 kcal/mol), it can be seen that ring strain substantially weakens the C-C bonds of the ring. Hence,cyclopropane is much more reactive than acyclic alkanes and other cycloalkanes such as cyclohexane and cyclopentane.

Answer 2

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cyclopropane is more reactive than cyclohexane as when this value is compared with the strength of a typical C-C bond (ca. 88 kcal/mol), it can be seen that ring strain substantially weakens the C-C bonds of the ring. Hence, cyclopropane is much more reactive than other cycloalkanes such as cyclohexane .


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