Question

What is a 5 Carbon ring called?

Answer 1

1. 5 member carbon ring name is Cyclopentane.
2. In cyclic compounds the prefix is cyclo and the parent name is pentane so the name is Cyclopentane.
3. This is an alicyclic compound, a colourless liquid that smells like petrol.
4. The molecular formula is ${\mathrm{C}}_5{\mathrm{H}}_{10}$.
5. It is used in the synthesis of resins, synthetic rubber, adhesives etc.
6. It is a stable compound due to its bond angle which is 108°.
7. Therefore, 5 Carbon ring is called Cyclopentane.