Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The conformation which is present in higher concentration when
Concept introduction: The change in Gibbs free energy is represented by
If the
Answer to Problem 6.37P
The equatorial conformation is present in higher concentration in the given compound.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The value of
The equilibrium reaction of monosubstituted cyclohexane is shown below.
Figure 1
The value of
The equatorial conformation is present in higher concentration in the given compound.
(b)
Interpretation: The
Concept introduction: The change in Gibbs free energy is represented by
If the
Answer to Problem 6.37P
The
Explanation of Solution
The values of
The both given values are greater than
If the
Therefore, the
The
(c)
Interpretation: The
Concept introduction: The change in Gibbs free energy is represented by
If the
Answer to Problem 6.37P
The
Explanation of Solution
The values of
The equilibrium constant
Therefore, the
The
(d)
Interpretation: The
Concept introduction: The change in Gibbs free energy is represented by
If the
Answer to Problem 6.37P
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The values of
The relationship between
As the value of
The value of
(e)
Interpretation: The explanation corresponding to the relation of size of
Concept introduction: The change in Gibbs free energy is represented by
If the
Answer to Problem 6.37P
The large size of
Explanation of Solution
The value
The large size of
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