Cycloalkanes
have two less hydrogens than the corresponding chain alkane.
Hexane=C6H14;
cyclohexane=C6H12
To name
cycloalkanes, prefix cyclo to the name of the
corresponding alkane.
Place
substituents in alphabetical order before the base name as for
alkanes.
For
multiple substituents, use the lowest possible set of
numbers. A single substituent
requires no number.