Which of the following is an example of alicyclic hydrocarbon?
Correct answer: A. Cyclohexane
- A. Cyclohexane
- B. Benzene
- C. Ethyne
- D. Pentene
Explanation
Cyclohexane is the correct answer as it is a ring chain compound that does not contain alternate single and double bonds, making it an alicyclic hydrocarbon. Benzene, ethyne, and pentene do not fit the criteria for alicyclic hydrocarbons, as they belong to different categories of hydrocarbons.
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