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Explain why each of the following alkenes is stable or unstable. (a)
Chapter 7, Problem PROBLEM 7-14(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Explain why each of the following alkenes is stable or unstable.
(a) 1,2-dimethylcyclopentene
(b) trans-1,2-dimethylcyclopentene
(c) trans-3,4-dimethylcyclopentene
(d) trans-1,2-dimethylcyclodecene
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Explain why each of the following alkenes is stable or unstable.
(a) 1,2-dimethylcyclopentene
(b) trans-1,2-dimethylcyclopentene
(c) trans-3,4-dimethylcyclopentene
(d) trans-1,2-dimethylcyclodecene
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
ANSWER:
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The stability of cyclic compounds with double bonds can be explained using the Bredt’s rule. According to the rule, the ring with double bond at bridge head position is less stable unless there is any ring with at least eight carbon atoms.