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All substituents in axial positions
All substituents in equatorial positions
A mix of axial and equatorial positions
Substituents randomly placed in either position
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Equatorial positions keep the substituents farther from the ring's interior. Other options are incorrect because Misconception: All axial would be best; Mixing axial and equatorial is like balancing a seesaw.
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Cyclohexane Chair Conformations
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Definition
Cyclohexane molecules exhibit chair conformations where axial and equatorial positions determine stability. Chair flips involve interchanging axial and equatorial hydrogens without breaking bonds. The positioning of substituents like methyl groups affects energy levels and steric interactions, impacting molecular stability and reactivity.
Topic Definition
Cyclohexane molecules exhibit chair conformations where axial and equatorial positions determine stability. Chair flips involve interchanging axial and equatorial hydrogens without breaking bonds. The positioning of substituents like methyl groups affects energy levels and steric interactions, impacting molecular stability and reactivity.
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