Explain Why the Conformer of 5 -Methyl-1,3-Dixoane with the Methyl

question 47

Essay

Explain why the conformer of 5 -methyl-1,3-dixoane with the methyl group axial exists in a higher percentage at equilibrium than the corresponding one for methylcyclohexane. That is, explain why K₂>K_I below.

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