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Cyclic compoundIn organic chemistry, a cyclic compound is a compound in which a series of carbon atoms are connected to form a loop or ring [1] . Benzene is a well known example. Additional recommended knowledgeThe term "polycyclic" is used when more than one ring is formed in a single molecule for instance in naphtalene, and the term macrocycle is used for a ring containing more than a dozen atoms. Cyclic compounds can be categorized:
Ring-closing & opening reactionsRelated concepts in organic chemistry are so-called ring-closing reactions in which a cyclic compound is formed and ring-opening reactions in which rings are opened. Examples of ring-closing reactions:
Example of ring-opening reactions:
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