Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Cycloalkanes and Their Stereochemistry

I. Hydrocarbons


 * Aliphatic

II. Cycloalkanes
 * Aromatic

III. IUPAC Nomenclature

IV. Intramolecular Motion Restricted Rotation and cis/trans Diastereomers

V. Ring Strain VI. Relief of Ring Strain: Conformations
 * Contributors to Ring Strain
 * Measurement of Ring Strain: Heat of Combustion (DH )
 * Cyclobutane: Skew conformation
 * Cyclopentane: Twist Conformation
 * Cyclohexane: Boat, Twist-Boat and Chair Conformations