Cyclobutane

Cyclobutane, C4H8, is a four carbon alkane in which all the carbon atoms are arranged cyclically, hence cyclobutane.

Related Topics:
Carbon - Alkane - Atom

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The 90 degree bond angles between carbon atoms are significantly strained and as such have greater bond energies than either linear butane molecules or larger homocyclic alkanes such as cyclohexane. As such, cyclobutane is unstable above circa 775 kelvins.

Related Topics:
Carbon - Atom - Butane - Cyclohexane

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Melting point: -91 °C Boiling point: 12.5 °C

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