Explain with appropriate chair structures why cis-decalin (ie. cis-bicycle[4.4.0]decane) is only able to undergo a ring-flip whereas the trans stereoisomer is unable to do so. Then indicate which stereoisomer is more stable (cis or trans). Thank you in advance for all of the help!
Explain with appropriate chair structures why cis-decalin (ie. cis-bicycle[4.4.0]decane) is only able to undergo a ring-flip whereas the trans stereoisomer is unable to do so. Then indicate which stereoisomer is more stable (cis or trans). Thank you in advance for all of the help!
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Explain with appropriate chair structures why cis-decalin (ie. cis-bicycle[4.4.0]decane) is only able to undergo a ring-flip whereas the trans stereoisomer is unable to do so. Then indicate which stereoisomer is more stable (cis or trans).
Thank you in advance for all of the help!
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