Which of the following correctly lists the conformations of cyclohexane in order of increasing energy?
A)chair

Question

Which of the following correctly lists the conformations of cyclohexane in order of increasing energy?
A)chair < boat < twist-boat < half-chair
B)half-chair < boat < twist-boat < chair
C)chair < twist-boat < half-chair < boat
D)chair < twist-boat < boat < half-chair
E)half-chair < twist-boat < boat < chair

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct order of increasing energy for cyclohexane conformations is chair (lowest energy, most stable), followed by twist-boat, then boat, and finally half-chair (highest energy, least stable).

Which of the Following Correctly Lists the Conformations of Cyclohexane