Which of the following is true when there is a methyl group bonded to cyclohexane?
A) The methyl group will orient itself in the axial position.
B) The methyl group will orient itself in the equatorial position.
C) The methyl group first orients itself in the equatorial position then changes to the axial position.
D) The methyl group first orients itself in the axial position then changes to the equatorial position.

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When a methyl group is bonded to cyclohexane, it will preferentially orient itself in the equatorial position to avoid steric hindrance with the axial positions. The equatorial position has more space and is less hindered by neighboring substituents. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Which of the Following Is True When There Is a Methyl