JEE Main Chemistry question

Bicyclo[1.1.0]butane is represented by which drawing?

(A)A fused triangle-and-square (cyclopropane fused to cyclobutane) shape
(B)Two fused four-membered rings (a "double square")
(C)A rhombus with an internal diagonal bond (two triangles sharing an edge)Correct
(D)A single four-membered ring (cyclobutane)

Answer: (C)

Solution

Bicyclo[1.1.0]butane consists of two cyclopropane rings sharing a common C–C edge — four carbons total, conventionally drawn as a rhombus (bowtie)

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Question ID VK-139007