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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

The most stable conformation of cyclohexane is the :
Options
A Haworth form
B Boat form
C Newman form
D Chair form
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The chair conformation is the most stable conformation of cyclohexane because it has no ring strain (all bond angles 109.5°) and minimal torsional strain (all bonds staggered).

Hint

Which cyclohexane conformation is most stable?

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