In the most stable chair conformation of the molecule shown, which terms correctly describe the position of the methyl group? down, equatorial down, axial up, axial up, equatorial

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Chapter2: Alkanes And Cycloalkanes
Section2.5: Conformations Of Alkanes And Cycloalkanes
Problem 2.9P: Following is a chair conformation of cyclohexane with the carbon atoms numbered 1 through 6. (a)...
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In the most stable chair conformation of the molecule shown, which terms correctly describe the position of the methyl group?
down, equatorial
down, axial
up, axial
up, equatorial
Transcribed Image Text:In the most stable chair conformation of the molecule shown, which terms correctly describe the position of the methyl group? down, equatorial down, axial up, axial up, equatorial
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