Chapter 11, Problem 67P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The possible 2 chair conformations for the given molecule needs to be drawn. The most stable conformation needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:There are two basic principles that needs to be followed to convert a cyclohexane to its chair conformation:

The chair conformations are more stable.

The substituents present on the chair conformers always prefer to occupy equatorial positions. This is due to high steric hindrance of axial positions.