What is the approximate dihedral angle between the two chlorine atoms in cis-1,2-dichlorocyclohexane?
A) 0°
B) 60°
C) 120°
D) 180°

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In cis-1,2-dichlorocyclohexane, the chlorine atoms are on adjacent carbon atoms and are both equatorial or both axial. The dihedral angle between them is approximately 60° when they are in the equatorial position due to the chair conformation of cyclohexane.

What Is the Approximate Dihedral Angle Between the Two Chlorine