Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The energy difference between the two chair conformations of
Concept introduction:
The conformation of cyclohexane is a type of
Answer to Problem 7.14P
The energy difference between the two chair conformations of
Explanation of Solution
The two chair conformations of
Figure 1
The
Figure 2
Thus, there are total four
The given value of contribution one
In case of chair conformation B, there is no
Therefore, the energy difference of between the two chair conformations of
Substitute the values of energies in above equation.
Thus, the energy difference is
The energy difference between the two chair conformations of the given compound is
(b)
Interpretation:
The energy difference between
Concept introduction:
The conformation of cyclohexane is a type of
Answer to Problem 7.14P
The energy difference between
Explanation of Solution
The chair conformations of
Figure 3
The
Figure 4
The given value of contribution one
The most stable chair conformation of
Figure 5
In case of most stable chair conformation of
Therefore, the energy difference of between the two chair conformations of
Substitute the values of energies in above equation.
Thus, the energy difference is
The energy difference between
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