Asked by Bipin BASNET on Sep 22, 2024

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In the boat conformation of cyclohexane, the "flagpole" hydrogens are located ________.

A) on the same carbon
B) on adjacent carbons
C) on C-1 and C-3
D) on C-1 and C-4
E) none of the above

Boat Conformation

A specific geometric arrangement of atoms in cyclic molecules resembling a boat, less stable than the chair conformation.

Cyclohexane

A cycloalkane composed of six carbon atoms arranged in a ring, with molecular formula C6H12, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of nylon.

  • Investigate the contributors to the steadiness of cyclohexane's chair and boat conformations.
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Lydia Faulkner1 day ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The boat conformation of cyclohexane has two sets of "flagpole" hydrogens located on opposite ends of the molecule. These hydrogens are located on C-1 and C-4, making choice D the best answer.