Which is an acyclic compound :

Methane

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Benzene

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Pyrrole

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Cyclobutane

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Solution

The correct option is A Methane
An acyclic compound is a compound which do not have cyclic structure. Benzene , Pyrrole and cyclobutane have cyclic structures (as shown in diagram) whereas methane does not have cyclic structure. Hence methane is an acyclic compound.
Benzene

Pyrrole
Cyclobutane
Methane

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