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Which of the following cyclohexane conformations has the MOST energy (is the

LEAST stable)?

a. chair

b. half-chair

c. boat

d. twist-boat

prashant kashya , 12 Years ago
Grade upto college level
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Ruchi Shaw
Boat conformation of cyclohexane is least stable conformation, because two axial hydrogen atom in boat form experience vander waals repulsion. Due to vander waals repulsion energy of molecule in boat form increases and is least stable in compare of other conformers of cyclohexane.
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