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Compare the stabilities of the following two compounds :
A : cis-1-Ethy-3-methycyclohexane
B : trans-1-Ethyl-3-methycyclohexane

A

A is more stable

B

A and B are of equal stability

C

B is more stable

D

No comparison can be made

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
a
Cis has steric crowding between 2-groups in same side so trans is more stable.
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