Which of the Following Is the Least the Least Stable

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the least the least stable conformer of 1-tert-butyl-3- methylcyclohexane.

• A) tert-butyl is axial and the methyl is equatorial.
• B) tert-butyl is axial and the methyl is axial.
• C) tert-butyl is equatorial and the methyl is axial.
• D) tert-butyl is equatorial and the methyl is equatorial.
• E) All are equally stable.

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