Question

What is the relationship between the groups in the following molecule?

• A. They are cis to one another.
• B. They are trans to one another.
• C. They are axial to one another.
• D. They are equatorial to one another.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They are cis to one another.

The three groups are cis to one another. All the groups are above the plane of the ring. Hence, they are on the same side of the ring. Maximum two out of three groups can be axial and third group can be equatorial or vice versa.