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Are there other less stable conformations in the cyclohexanes?

Answer 1

Cyclohexane has two main conformations: Chair and Boat

The main conformations of cyclohexane are Chair and Boat.
Chair is more stable than boat since its less energetic.

However, during the process of ring flipping, other highly unstable conformations could be studied such as: Half-chair and Twist.

A video on cyclohexane isomerism and ring flipping here:

This video explains the ring flipping:

This video explains why chair is more stable than boat conformation:

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Answer 2

Maya Allen

Yes, chair and boat conformations are the most stable forms of cyclohexane. Other conformations, such as twist boat and half-chair, are less stable.

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