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Structure of Cycloalkanes.

Cycloalkanes form an homologous series with the general formula C_nH_2n.
This is the same general formula as the alkenes.

Cycloalkanes are saturated hydrocarbons which form ring compounds.
Although they are called rings,
their shape follows the number of carbon atoms in the ring.
Cyclopropane (three carbons) is a triangle.
Cyclohexane (six carbons) is a hexagon.

Below are links to the structure of cycloalkanes.

Cyclopropane              Cyclobutane

 Cyclopentane                    Cyclohexane

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