Which of the following is true of the equatorial positions in cyclohexane?
A) Each carbon atom of the ring has two groups bonded to it in equatorial positions.
B) Each carbon atom of the ring has one group bonded to it in an equatorial position.
C) The equatorial positions are all on the same side of the ring.
D) The axial and equatorial positions on each carbon atom are on the same side of the ring.

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In cyclohexane, each carbon atom of the ring has one group bonded to it in an equatorial position. The other group is bonded to it in an axial position. The arrangement of the axial and equatorial positions on each carbon atom alternates around the ring. Therefore, option A is incorrect. The equatorial positions are not all on the same side of the ring, so option C is incorrect. Finally, option D is also incorrect because the axial and equatorial positions on each carbon atom are on opposite sides of the ring.

Which of the Following Is True of the Equatorial Positions