(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Very Hard of Chemistry

When conducting a series of experiments, a group of scientists synthesized two cyclic hydrocarbons, A and B, both compounds consisting exclusively of carbons and hydrogens. Molecule A had a three-carbon ring, while molecule B had a four-carbon ring. The scientists observed that when exposed to air, the cyclic hydrocarbons reacted differently. While molecule A reacted quickly, molecule B reacted very slowly. Taking into account the properties of cyclic hydrocarbons and the knowledge about the reactivity of three and four-carbon cycles, explain, based on theory, why these two compounds exhibited different behaviors when exposed to oxygen. Additionally, discuss the practical impact of this reactivity difference in the use of these compounds in industrial processes involving the synthesis of organic substances. Suggest a strategy to enhance the reactivity of cyclic hydrocarbon B in order to make it more useful in industrial applications requiring reactive organic compounds.