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Cis
Trans
Neither
Both
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The methyl on the equatorial plane points downward relative to the ring’s plane. Other options are incorrect because Some might think cis because the rings look similar on the surface; It is a misconception that flipping the rings changes the cis/trans relationship.
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Cycloalkanes Naming
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Definition
Naming cycloalkanes involves adding the prefix 'cyclo-' before the root name, numbering carbons to give substituents the lowest possible numbers, and alphabetically ordering substituents. The naming also includes using prefixes like cis- and trans- based on the orientation of substituents on the ring, with cyclopentanes and cyclohexanes being the most common due to their stability and low ring strain.
Topic Definition
Naming cycloalkanes involves adding the prefix 'cyclo-' before the root name, numbering carbons to give substituents the lowest possible numbers, and alphabetically ordering substituents. The naming also includes using prefixes like cis- and trans- based on the orientation of substituents on the ring, with cyclopentanes and cyclohexanes being the most common due to their stability and low ring strain.
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