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Which mechanism dictates bond strength in cycloalkane rings?

A)Baeyer strain theory
B)Resonance stabilization effect
C)Van der Waals repulsion
D)Inductive electron donation

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Ring strain arises from the angles between bonds not being ideal, triggering Baeyer strain theory predicting instability; angular strain raises the molecule's energy because orbital overlap is weakened, therefore it is the answer rather than electronic effects.

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