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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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What percentage of cyclohexane molecule is estimated to be in the boat form at any given time?
Options
A over 99%
B between 90% and 99%
C approximately 50%
D less than 1%
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

At any given time, less than 1% of cyclohexane molecules are in the boat form. The chair form is highly favored (over 99%) due to its much lower energy and greater stability.

Hint

How much cyclohexane is in the boat conformation?

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