Which of the following statements is (are) true about cis- and trans-1,3-dimethylcyclohexane?

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Which of the following statements is (are) true about cis- and trans-1,3-dimethylcyclohexane?

(A) The cis isomer is more stable than the trans isomer because both -CH3 groups can occupy
the more roomy equatorial position.
(B) The trans isomer is more stable than the cis isomer because the two -CH3 groups are
further away from each other.
(C) The cis isomer is achiral, but the trans isomer exists as two enantiomers.
(D) The statements that "The cis isomer is more stable than the trans isomer because both -
CH3 groups occupy the more roomy equatorial position) and (The cis isomer is achiral, but the trans
isomer exists as two enantiomers)" are both true.
(E) The statements that "The trans isomer is more stable than the cis isomer because the two -CH3
groups are further away from each other) and (The cis isomer is achiral, but the trans isomer exists
as two enantiomers)" are both true.
Transcribed Image Text:(A) The cis isomer is more stable than the trans isomer because both -CH3 groups can occupy the more roomy equatorial position. (B) The trans isomer is more stable than the cis isomer because the two -CH3 groups are further away from each other. (C) The cis isomer is achiral, but the trans isomer exists as two enantiomers. (D) The statements that "The cis isomer is more stable than the trans isomer because both - CH3 groups occupy the more roomy equatorial position) and (The cis isomer is achiral, but the trans isomer exists as two enantiomers)" are both true. (E) The statements that "The trans isomer is more stable than the cis isomer because the two -CH3 groups are further away from each other) and (The cis isomer is achiral, but the trans isomer exists as two enantiomers)" are both true.
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