compare the stabilities of the fallowing two compounds (A) and( B)
A: cis:-1-ethyl-3-methyl cyclohexane B: trans -1-ethyl -3-methyl cyclohexane

Options

A. A is more stable
B. B is more stable
C. A and B are of equal stability
D. No comparison can be made

Answer

A

Explanation

Compound A is more stable than compound B because in compound A, both ethyl and methyl are at equatorial position on the other hand in compound B, ethyl is equatorial and methyl is axial.