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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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The bond angle between carbon atoms in cyclohexane is
Options
A 109°28'
Correct Answer
B 60°
C 90°
D 120°
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In cyclohexane, the C-C-C bond angle is approximately 109.5° (109°28'), which is the ideal tetrahedral angle. This is why cyclohexane is essentially strain-free.

Hint

What is the tetrahedral bond angle?

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