Chapter 11, Problem 11.50E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why cyclohexane assumes a chair form rather than a planar hexagon is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Carbon belongs to group $14$ in the modern periodic table. It has tendency to make bonds with other elements via sharing of electrons. This type of bonding is known as a covalent bond. The hybridization of an element predicts its geometry.