The most stable conformation of cyclohexane is ______.

Twist boat

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Boat

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Chair

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Half chair

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Solution

The correct option is C Chair
Here, A= chair; B= twist boat; C= boat; D= half chair.
Chair form is the most stable conformer of cyclohexane. The conformations involve following order of stability: $c h a i r > t w i s t b o a t > b o a t > h a l f - c h a i r$ .

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