KCET2010ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which one of the following conformations of cyclohexane is the least stable?
Options
- AHalf-chair
- BBoat
- CTwisted-boat
- DChair
Correct answer
A. Half-chair
Step-by-step solution
The stability order of conformation of cyclohexane is chair > twist boat > boat > half-chair Hence, half-chair is less stable due to torsional and angle strain.