Cyclic Hydrocarbons

Cyclic Hydrocarbons

Cyclic Hydrocarbons are arranged in the form of a ring. They can be both saturated and unsaturated .

Example - Cyclohexane , Benzene

Cyclohexane

• The formula of Cyclohexane is C ₆ H ₁₂ .
• There are 6 carbon atoms and 12 Hydrogen Atoms and they both form single bonds with each other, arranged in a ring.

Note : Since there are only single bonds between the carbon atoms, Cyclohexane is saturated .

Benzene

• The formula of Benzene is C ₆ H ₆
• In this case, there are 6 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms
• There are 3 double bonds and 3 single bonds

Note: Since there is a double bond in the structure, it is unsaturated.

Branched Chain Saturated Hydrocarbons:

Hydrocarbons are the compounds containing carbon and hydrogen.

• Since carbon has the tendency to form compounds with itself ,  branches of carbon atoms sometimes attach themselves to a carbon chain.
• When there is no double/triple bond in the compound formed , it is called a branched chain of saturated hydrocarbons.

Examples:

2 Methyl Propane (Also called Isobutane )

2 MethylButane (Also called Isopentane )