Question

Write chemical and structure of cyclo pentan

Answer 1

Cyclopentane is a highly flammablealicyclic hydrocarbon with chemical formula C5H10 and CAS number 287-92-3, consisting of a ring of five carbon atoms each bonded with two hydrogen atoms above and below the plane. It occurs as a colorless liquid with a petrol-like odor.

Answer 2

To know about the formula of a compound of a pentane molecule just minus 2 hydrogen from the alkane molecule.

for ex. Pentane- C5H12
so cyclopentane is C5H10

its structure is