Which of the following is not alicyclic:
Correct answer: C. Toluene
- A. Cyclohexene
- B. Cyclobutane
- C. Toluene
- D. Cyclopentene
Explanation
The homocyclic compounds which contain a ring of three or more carbon atoms and resembling aliphatic compounds are called alicyclic compounds. Cyclohexene, Cyclobutene and Cyclopentene are all alicyclic or homocyclic comounds.Toluene is an aromatic compound derived from benzene.
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