Draw the alternative chair conformations for the cis and trans isomers of 1,2-dimethylcyclohexane, 1,3- dimethylcyclohexane, and 1,4-dimethylcyclohexane. (a ) Indicate by a label whether each methyl group is axial or equatorial. (b) For which isomer(s) are the alternative chair conformations of equal stability? (c) For which isomer(s) is one chair conformation more stable than the other?

Draw the alternative chair conformations for the cis and trans isomers of 1,2-dimethylcyclohexane, 1,3- dimethylcyclohexane, and 1,4-dimethylcyclohexane. (a ) Indicate by a label whether each methyl group is axial or equatorial. (b) For which isomer(s) are the alternative chair conformations of equal stability? (c) For which isomer(s) is one chair conformation more stable than the other?

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Chapter2: Alkanes And Cycloalkanes

Section2.6: Cis,trans Isomerism In Cycloalkanes And Bicycloalkanes

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