The Most Stable Conformation of Cis-1-Tert-Butyl-2-Methylcyclohexane Is the One in Which

question 48

Multiple Choice

The most stable conformation of cis-1-tert-butyl-2-methylcyclohexane is the one in which:

• A) the tert-butyl group is axial and the methyl group is equatorial.
• B) the methyl group is axial and the tert-butyl group is equatorial.
• C) both groups are axial.
• D) both groups are equatorial.
• E) the twist boat conformation is adopted.

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