Chapter 6.2, Problem 6E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:Thermodynamically stable diastereomer of azobenzene should be identified and reasons for the stability should be explained.

Concept introduction:Diastereomers of $s{p}^3$ hybridized bonds in an open-chain molecule can be distinguish by using syn and anti-prefixes. Groups on the same are referred to as the syn confirmation and groups on the opposite faces are referred to as the anti-confirmation.