Reactions of cyclopropane and Cyclobutane

The reactions of cyclopropane and Cyclobutane are influenced by their high ring strain, leading to distinctive reactivity. Some of the notable reactions include: (1) Addition of Cl2 & Br2: Cyclopropane reacts with Cl2 and Br2 in the dark to form additional products, using CCl4 as a solvent. The reaction does not occur with cyclobutene and … Read more