All of the following are cyclic compounds EXCEPT?
Correct answer: C. Acyclic compound
- A. Alicyclic
- B. Aromatic
- C. Acyclic compound
- D. Carbocyclic
Explanation
No, by definition, acyclic compounds are not cyclic. "Acyclic" refers to compounds that do not contain a closed-loop or ring structure. Acyclic compounds have open-chain structures, meaning their atoms are arranged in a straight or branched chain rather than forming a closed loop or ring. In contrast, cyclic compounds have atoms arranged in a closed, ring-like structure. Therefore this option C is correct.
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