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Chair conformation
Boat conformation
Twist-Boat conformation
Envelope conformation
Understanding the Answer
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The chair shape keeps bond angles close to the ideal 109.5° and keeps hydrogens out of line with each other, so it has almost no torsional strain. Other options are incorrect because The boat shape forces many hydrogens to be eclipsed, creating torsional strain; The twist‑boat reduces some eclipses compared to the boat, but it still has eclipsing pairs and some angle distortion.
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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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