Which conformation of cyclohexane is known to have 'flagpole hydrogens'?
A
Chair
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B
Twist-boat
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C
Half-chair
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D
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.