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Do cycloalkanes easily take part in addition reactions?

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The reactions of the cycloalkanes are generally just the same as the alkanes, with the exception of the very small ones - particularly cyclopropane. ... In the absence of UV light, cyclopropane can undergo addition reactions in which the ring is broken

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