Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the following two structures?

• A. (a) is more stable than (b)
• B. (b) is more stable than (a)
• C. (a) and (b) are equally stable
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B (b) is more stable than (a)

For 12-membered cycloalkenes and onwards, in all cycloalkenes, trans isomers are more stable than their cis isomers.

Hence, option (b) is correct.