One stereoisomer of 1,1,3,5 -tetramethylcyclohexane is 15 kJ / mol(3.7 kcal / mol) less stable

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One stereoisomer of $1,1,3,5$ -tetramethylcyclohexane is $15 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}(3.7 \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol})$ less stable than the other. Indicate which isomer is the less stable, and identify the reason for its decreased stability.

          One stereoisomer of $1,1,3,5$ -tetramethylcyclohexane is $15 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}(3.7 \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol})$ less stable than the other. Indicate which isomer is the less stable, and identify the reason for its decreased stability.

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Organic Chemistry

Janice Gorzynski Smith 4th Edition

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04/18/2022

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Step 1: In the given molecule, $1,1,3,5$-tetramethylcyclohexane, we have two possible stereoisomers where the methyl groups are arranged differently on the cyclohexane ring. Show more…

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One stereoisomer of $1,1,3,5$ -tetramethylcyclohexane is $15 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}(3.7 \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol})$ less stable than the other. Indicate which isomer is the less stable, and identify the reason for its decreased stability.