Which of the following is true of the different conformations of a cycloalkane?
A) They are constitutional isomers of one another.
B) They are obtained by rotation about the carbon-carbon bonds.
C) They are obtained by the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds.
D) They are equally stable.

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Different conformations of a cycloalkane are obtained by rotation about the carbon-carbon bonds. This is due to the fact that cycloalkanes are cyclic structures and cannot form new carbon-carbon bonds. The stability of different conformations may vary and depend on factors such as ring strain and steric interactions.

Which of the Following Is True of the Different Conformations