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Chapter 4, Problem 4.54(choose chapter or problem)
Draw both chair conformations for each of the following compounds. In each case, identify the more stable chair conformation: (a) Methylcyclohexane (b) trans-1,2-Diisopropylcyclohexane (c) cis-1,3- Diisopropylcyclohexane (d) trans-1,4-Diisopropylcyclohexane
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QUESTION:
Draw both chair conformations for each of the following compounds. In each case, identify the more stable chair conformation: (a) Methylcyclohexane (b) trans-1,2-Diisopropylcyclohexane (c) cis-1,3- Diisopropylcyclohexane (d) trans-1,4-Diisopropylcyclohexane
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
a. Methylcyclohexane can exist with the methyl group in either the axial or the equatorial position.
The conformer with the methyl group in the equatorial position is more stable due to no 1, 3-diaxial interactions.