Answer
When two groups are trans and at carbons 1&4, one group is up and the other is down, but both will be axial or equatorial.
Work Step by Step
The conformation with both groups in equatorial positions is more stable.
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
by Wade Jr., L. G.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321768418
ISBN 13:
978-0-32176-841-4
Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Study Problems - Page 130: 3-44 f
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