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Explain the difference in the melting point, boiling point, and densities of cycloalkane with those of the corresponding normal alkanes.

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To explain the differences in melting points, boiling points, and densities of cycloalkanes compared to their corresponding normal alkanes, we will analyze each property step by step. ### Step 1: Melting Point - **Observation**: Cycloalkanes generally have higher melting points than their corresponding alkanes. - **Reason**: The structure of cycloalkanes is more closely packed compared to alkanes. This compact structure leads to stronger Van der Waals forces of attraction between the molecules, which requires more energy (in the form of heat) to break these interactions when melting. Therefore, cycloalkanes have higher melting points. ### Step 2: Boiling Point - **Observation**: Alkanes tend to have higher boiling points than cycloalkanes. ...
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CENGAGE CHEMISTRY ENGLISH-ALKANES AND CYCLOALKANES-SOLVED EXAMPLES
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  2. Given the total number of isomers, including stereoisomers, obtained o...

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  4. a. Why are alkanes inert ? b. Why the (C----C) bond rather than (C...

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  5. Write the name and structrue of the following optically active compoun...

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  6. Synthesise the following compounds starting with CH(3)I.

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  7. Convert the following: a. b.

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  8. Give the decreasing order of stability at room temperature of the thre...

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  9. a. Given the number of isomers including stereoisomers of alkane C(6)...

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  10. What is the effect of branching on melting and boiling points of alkan...

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  11. Both hexane and CF(4) have the same molecular mass and are non-polar, ...

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  12. Out of 2-methylhexane and 2,2-dimethyl butane, which one has higher me...

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  16. How many geometrical isomers are possible for the following? a. Deca...

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  17. Explain the following observation:

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  18. Homologous series of alkanols have a general formula

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  19. How many geometrical isomers are possible for the following ? a. 1,2-...

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