Cubane is a hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₈H₈. It is a type of saturated cyclic compound, specifically an eight-membered carbon ring, consisting of eight carbon atoms linked in a square planar arrangement with hydrogen atoms attached. Its structure is notable because it resembles a cube, which is where it gets its name. Cubane is of interest in the field of chemistry due to its unique structure and properties.
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