Q. The angle strain in cyclobutane is

A) $24{^\circ}44'$
B) $29{^\circ}16'$
C) $19{^\circ}22'$
D) $9{^\circ}44'$
Explanation

(d)
When carbon is bonded to four other atoms, the angle between any pair of bonds $= 109{^\circ},28'$ (tetrahedral angle) but the ring of cyclobutane is square with four angles of $90{^\circ}$.
So, deviation of the bond angle (angle strain) in cyclobutane
$= 109{^\circ}28^{'} - \frac{90{^\circ}}{2}$
$= \frac{19{^\circ}28'}{2}$
$= 9{^\circ}44'$

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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