Baeyer strain theory
Baeyer strain theory [ORG CHEM] The theory that the relative stability of penta- and
hexamethylene ring compounds is caused by a propitious bond angle between
carbons and a lack of bond strain. { ba¯ ər stra¯n the¯ ə re¯ }
hexamethylene ring compounds is caused by a propitious bond angle between
carbons and a lack of bond strain. { ba¯ ər stra¯n the¯ ə re¯ }