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The 2 conformations shown below belongs to the compound cyclohexane. Infinite number of conformations are possible for cyclo hexane. But these 2 conformations given below has a peculiarity. Try to nd it. Also, dene the terms conformers and the phenomenon conformation?

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Infinite number of conformations are possible for cyclohexane. Out of it chair conformation is the most stable one and the boat conformation is the least stable form. 

The different arrangement of a compound which arises as a result of rotation about carbon single bond are called conformers and the phenomenon is called conformation

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