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).

 

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