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Which conformation of cyclohexane is known to have 'flagpole hydrogens'?

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Chair
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Twist-boat
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Half-chair
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Boat
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Solution

The correct option is D Boat
The boat conformation of cyclohexane has the so-called 'flagpole hydrogens' which cause some of its instability compared to the chair conformation.





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