Which of the following cycloalkanes has the smallest heat of combustion per CH₂ group? A) cyclopropane B) cyclobutane C) cyclopentane D) cyclohexane E) cycloheptane

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Cyclohexane has the smallest heat of combustion per CH2 group because it adopts a chair conformation that is almost free of angle strain and torsional strain, making it the most stable among the options listed.

Which of the Following Cycloalkanes Has the Smallest Heat of Combustion