Can somebody explain how to solve number 59? The correct answer is A, but I woul
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Can somebody explain how to solve number 59? The correct answer is A, but I would like to understand why that is the answer and why the other options are more stable than it.
The most notable difference between a saturated and an unsaturated fat containing the same number of carbon atorms is that the saturated fat 2 (A) melts at a higher temperature. (B) melts at a lower temperature. (C) relcases much more energy when metabolized. (D) releases much less energy when metabolized 59. Which CsHjo isomer is the least stable? ( 60, The structure of cholesterol is shown.Explanation / Answer
Multiple choice
59. Least stable C6H10 isomer would be,
(A)
Cyclobtane ring is a strained molecule. It has huge angle strain as it deviates from the usual 109.5 degrees tetrahedral angle makes the system thermodynamically highly unstable. With two cyclobutane rings fused together, the strain increases even further and this makes (A) least stable of all possible isomers in the above case.