When two six-membered rings share a C–C bond, this bicyclic system is called a decalin. There are two possible arrangements: trans-decalin having two hydrogen atoms at the ring fusion on opposite sides of the rings, and cis-decalin having the two hydrogens at the ring fusion on the same side.a. Draw trans- and cis-decalin using the chair form for the cyclohexane rings.b. The trans isomer is more stable. Explain why.

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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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When two six-membered rings share a C–C bond, this bicyclic system is called a decalin. There are two possible arrangements: trans-decalin having two hydrogen atoms at the ring fusion on opposite sides of the rings, and cis-decalin having the two hydrogens at the ring fusion on the same side.
a. Draw trans- and cis-decalin using the chair form for the cyclohexane rings.
b. The trans isomer is more stable. Explain why.

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