Tag: Coulson and Moffitt’s modification

Feb 11

Coulson and Moffitt’s Modification

Coulson and Moffitt’s modification, also known as the bent bond or banana bond model, is a theoretical concept proposed in organic chemistry to explain the stability of certain strained molecules, particularly cycloalkanes. This model builds upon the traditional understanding of bond angles and hybridization to more accurately describe the bonding in cyclic compounds. In the […]

Feb 10

Stability of Cyclo-Alkanes

A stable organic compound means it is much less reactive. By the term stability, we get an idea about the chemical reactivity of a compound. Cycloalkanes are cyclic hydrocarbons where the carbon atoms form a closed ring structure. The stability of cycloalkanes is primarily determined by the amount of strain present in the ring. Three […]