Question

The most stable from of trans-1,2-dimethyl cyclohexane is:

(where e=equitorial, a=axial)

• A. (1e, 2e)
• B. (1a , 2a)
• C. (1e, 2a)
• D. (1a, 2e)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (1a , 2a)

Axial position is more stable than equatorial position because in equatorial position there are repulsion as there is angular strain but in axial position, it is not possible. So, (1a, 2a) is stable.