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posted by  Nina on 6/29/2008 5:21:56 PM  |  status: Live  

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Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry N/A N/A
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      For each pair of molecules below, circle the most stable
 
 
 
      
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posted by KyleK on 6/29/2008 6:21:42 PM  |  status: Live
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Larger substituents tend to prefer being in the equatorial position.  The molecule on the left is arranged such that each ring is equatorial to the other, while the one on the right has one equatorial connection and one axial connection.  Therefore the molecule on the left will be more stable.
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