Question

The most stable conformational isomer of cis-1-bromo-2-chlorocyclohexane will have…
A. both halide atoms in axial positions.
B. both halide atoms in equatorial positions.
C. the bromine atom in an axial position and the chlorine atom in an equatorial position
D. the bromine atom in an equatorial position and the chlorine atom in an axial position.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Bulky group prefers to occupy equitorial postion to minimise the strain