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

question 131

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

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