Question

Write the name and structure of a saturated compound in which the carbon atoms are arranged in a ring . give the no of single bonds present in this compound

Answer 1

There are multiple saturated cyclic hydrocarbons. They must have at least three carbon atoms. Common examples include: Cyclopropane, Cyclobutane, Cyclopentane etc.

They are of the general formula C(n) H(2n) and are commonly known as Alicyclic compounds since they are both Aliphatic and Cyclic.

The structure for cyclopropane is attached.