Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Study Problems - Page 130: 3-44 b

Answer

The two chair conformations are shown in the attached image, and the more stable conformer is labeled.

Work Step by Step

The two chair conformations are shown in the attached image,and the more stable conformer is labeled. The more stable conformer is the one where the bulky substituent is in the equatorial position.
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