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COMEDK · Chemistry · 6. Thermodynamics (C)

Which cycloalkane has the lowest heat of combustion per \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) group?

  1. A cyclopropane
  2. B cyclobutane
  3. C cyclopentane
  4. D cyclohexane
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(D) cyclohexane

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Cyclohexane has the lowest heat of combustion per \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) group. As, stability increase upto 6 membered ring due to decrease in angular strain. Also heat of combustion is measure for chemical stability.