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The most strained cycloalkane is :...

The most strained cycloalkane is :

A

Cyclopropane

B

Cyclobutane

C

Cyclopentane

D

Cyclohexane

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The correct Answer is:
A

Cyclopropane with bond angle of `60^@` is very strained and hence very reactive.
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