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The least energetic conformation of cyclohexane is:

A

Boat form

B

Half chair form

C

Chair form

D

Twisted form

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The correct Answer is:
C
The chair form of cyclohexane is most stable and hence is the least energetic conformation.
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Knowledge Check

  • Which of the following conformations of cyclohexane is most stable?

    A
    Chair
    B
    Boat
    C
    Twist-boat
    D
    Half-chair

  • Which of the following conformations of cyclohexane is most stable?

    A
    Chair
    B
    Boat
    C
    Twist-boat
    D
    Half-chair

  • Statement 1 : Chair conformation of cyclohexane is more stable than boat conformation. Statement 2 : In boat form, many hydrogen atoms on adjacent carbon atoms have eclipsed conformation.

    A
    Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 1.
    B
    Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 1.
    C
    Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
    D
    Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.

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