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Chair conformation with the methyl group in the equatorial position
Boat conformation with the methyl group in the axial position
Chair conformation with the methyl group in the axial position
Twisted boat conformation with the methyl group in the equatorial position
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When the methyl group is on the equatorial side, it stays farther away from the ring hydrogen atoms. Other options are incorrect because A boat shape always has more strain than the chair; Axial groups in the chair face 1,3‑interactions with hydrogens three atoms away.
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Cycloalkane Conformations
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Definition
Cycloalkanes exhibit different conformations like the chair and boat structures due to the arrangement of atoms within the ring, affecting stability and strain. Understanding these variations is crucial in predicting reactivity and physical properties of cycloalkanes.
Topic Definition
Cycloalkanes exhibit different conformations like the chair and boat structures due to the arrangement of atoms within the ring, affecting stability and strain. Understanding these variations is crucial in predicting reactivity and physical properties of cycloalkanes.
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