Question: Draw 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexamethylcyclohexane with a. all the methyl groups in axial positions. b. all the methyl groups in equatorial positions.

Draw 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexamethylcyclohexane with a. all the methyl groups in axial positions. b. 

Draw 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexamethylcyclohexane with a. all the methyl groups in axial positions. b. all the methyl groups in equatorial positions.

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the previous section it was stated that the chair conformation in which the methyl group is equatorial is more stable because it minimizes steric repulsion and thus the equilibrium favors the more sta... View full answer

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