molekyylirenkaita
Molekyylirenkaita, also known as molecular rings, are cyclic molecules where atoms are bonded together in a closed loop. The simplest example is cyclopropane, a three-membered ring of carbon atoms. Larger rings, such as cyclohexane, a six-membered ring of carbon atoms, are also common. Rings can be composed of a single element, like sulfur rings (Sn), or multiple elements, forming heterocycles. These heterocycles can contain atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur within the ring structure.
The properties of molecular rings are significantly influenced by ring strain, which is the excess energy stored
Molecular rings are fundamental building blocks in organic chemistry and play crucial roles in many natural