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Published on: August 11, 2026
Identify the smallest alkane which can form a ring structure (cycloalkane).
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Cyclopropane is the smallest alkane which can form a ring structure. It contains three
carbons. Cyclomethane structure is not possible whereas cyclohexane and cyclopentane have six and five carbons respectively.
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