Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 122: Problem 3-27 d

Answer

When two groups are trans and at carbons 1 and 4, both groups are axial or equatorial but one will point up and the other will point down.

Work Step by Step

The conformation with both groups in equatorial is more stable. See image.
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