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Flagpole hydrogens are known for to cause torsional strain. They are found in which configuration of cyclohexane conformers?

A
Chair conformation
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Half-chair
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Boat conformation
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D
Twisted boat conformation.
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Solution

The correct options are
C Boat conformation
D Twisted boat conformation.
Flagpole hydrogens cause a lot of torsional strain which leads to instability.

These are found in both boat and twisted boat conformers of cyclohexane, although the strain is reduced in twisted boat conformation.




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