Which of the following would have the smallest strain energy (kJ/mol)?
a. cyclobutane b. cyclopentane
c. cyclohexane d. cyclooctane
Question 2
In methylcyclohexane:
a. all carbon atoms are sp3 hybridized.
b. ring-carbon atoms are sp2 hybridized and the methyl group is sp3 hybridized.
c. all bond angles are approximately 120.
d. ring-bond angles are approximately 120 and the ring-methyl bond angle is approximately 109.