Baeyer strain theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical theory
gptkbp:appliesTo cycloalkanes
gptkbp:describes strain in cyclic compounds
gptkbp:focusesOn angle strain
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early explanation of ring strain
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Baeyer strain theory
gptkbp:influenced understanding of ring stability
gptkbp:limitation does not account for puckering in larger rings
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Adolf_von_Baeyer
gptkbp:state deviation from ideal tetrahedral angle causes strain
gptkbp:yearProposed 1885
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johann_Friedrich_Wilhelm_Adolf_von_Baeyer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6