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Question
What percentage of cyclohexane molecule is estimated to be in the boat form at any given time?
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?