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Which of the Following Cycloalkanes Has the Most Ring Strain? Cyclopropane

Cyclopropane has the most total ring strain of the four choices because it combines severe angle strain with eclipsing torsional strain.

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Which of the following cycloalkanes has the most ring strain?

A. Cyclopropane

B. Cyclobutane

C. Cyclopentane

D. Cyclohexane

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This question compares total ring strain for the four listed, unsubstituted cycloalkanes. It does not ask only about angle strain or about strain per CH₂ unit. Cyclobutane is close in total strain, but the cited data still place cyclopropane highest.