Two organic compounds A and B have the same molecular formula C6H12. Write the names and structural formulae:(a) if A is a cyclic compound
(b) if B is an open chain compound
(c) Which compound contains single bonds as well as a double bond?
(d) Which compound contains only single bond?
(a) A is cyclohexane, C6H12.
(b) B is hexene, C6H12.
(c) B (hexene, C6H12) contains single bonds as well as a double bond.
(d) A (cyclohexane, C6H12) contains only single bond.
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