What is the primary conformation adopted by cyclohexane?

Cyclohexane Conformations and Stability

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Planar conformation
Chair conformation
Twist-boat conformation
Boat conformation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In cyclohexane, which type of hydrogen points straight up or down?
Planar hydrogen
Axial hydrogen
Equatorial hydrogen
Diagonal hydrogen
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the stability of cyclohexane when substituents are added to equatorial positions?
Stability decreases
Stability remains unchanged
Stability increases
Stability becomes unpredictable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of axial and equatorial positions in cyclohexane?
They have no significance
They affect the molecule's reactivity
They determine the molecule's weight
They determine the color of the molecule
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key difference between cellulose and starch?
Cellulose has equatorial bonds, starch has axial
Starch has equatorial bonds, cellulose has axial
Starch has more glucose units
Cellulose has more glucose units
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason chair conformations are more stable than other conformations?
They have fewer hydrogen atoms
They have optimal bond angles
They have less steric hindrance
They have more carbon atoms
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of bond eclipsing in cyclohexane conformations?
Decreases stability
Only affects axial bonds
Has no effect on stability
Increases stability
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