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Question

Among the following the most stable compound is :

Options

A.cis-1, 2-cyclohexanediol
B.trans-1, 2-cyclohexanediol
C.cis-1, 3-cyclohexanediol
D.trans-1, 3-cyclohexanediol

Solution

Among 1, 2 -and 1, 3-cofigurations, 1, 3- is more stable due to less repulsion. further among cis and trans isomers, trans is more stable due less crowding.

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