Correct option is B
Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂) is a six-carbon, single-ring hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂. Each carbon atom in cyclohexane forms:
Thus, cyclohexane has:
The total number of covalent bonds in cyclohexane is the sum of C-C and C-H bonds, which is 18 covalent bonds.
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- 1 single bond with each of two neighboring carbon atoms (C-C bonds), resulting in a total of 6 C-C bonds in the ring.
- 2 single bonds with hydrogen atoms (C-H bonds), resulting in a total of 12 C-H bonds.
- 6 C-C bonds
- 12 C-H bonds
- Cyclohexane is a saturated cyclic alkane with a six-membered ring.
- The ring structure contains 6 C-C single bonds.
- Each carbon in cyclohexane has two hydrogens attached, totaling 12 C-H bonds.
- All bonds in cyclohexane are covalent single bonds.
- The geometry of cyclohexane is non-planar to reduce angle strain.
- Cyclohexane’s stable chair conformation minimizes torsional strain.
- In alkanes, carbon atoms form four single bonds to satisfy the tetrahedral structure.
- The chair conformation of cyclohexane is the most stable due to minimal steric and torsional strain.
- Cyclic compounds like cyclohexane can exhibit different conformations (e.g., chair and boat), influencing their chemical behavior and stability.
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