Heat of combustion
Definition
Heat of combustion is the amount of heat released when a compound completely burns in oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide. It is usually measured in joules per mole or calories per mole and indicates the stability of organic compounds, including cycloalkanes.
Related terms
Ring Strain: The extra tension present in a cyclic molecule due to its geometric constraints, often leading to decreased stability.
Cycloalkanes: A class of hydrocarbons that contain a ring of carbon atoms, varying in stability depending on their ring size and substitutions.
Stability: In organic chemistry, it refers to the tendency of a chemical compound to resist changes or decomposition under specific conditions
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Subjects (1)
AP Chemistry
Study guides (1)
Organic Chemistry - 4.3 Stability of Cycloalkanes: Ring Strain
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