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Q1. [1]
The structural formula of Cyclohexane is
  1. A Six-membered ring with two C=C double bonds, each C bearing H
  2. B Six-membered saturated ring, each C bearing two H (CH₂ groups)
  3. C Six-membered ring with two C≡C triple bonds
  4. D Six-membered ring with double bonds, each C bearing H
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Model Answer

The correct answer is (B) — a fully saturated six-membered ring with each carbon bearing two H atoms (CH₂ groups).

Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂) is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon with all single bonds between carbon atoms.

Source: Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2 – Chains, Branches and Rings

Explanation

Examiners expect you to recall that cyclohexane is a saturated compound, so it has no double or triple bonds. Option B is the only structure with a plain six-membered ring and all single C–C bonds (each C has two H atoms attached), matching the formula C₆H₁₂. Options A and D show double bonds (unsaturated); Option C shows triple bonds — both are incorrect for cyclohexane.

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