Which of the following structure does not exists?

Cyclomethane

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Cycloethane

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Cyclopropane

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Both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is D Both a and b
Cyclomethane and cycloethane obviously cannot exist, but cyclopropane can. It is a triangular stable structure, though, somewhat reactive because the bond angles are somewhat strained to form the triangular structure.

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