Which of the following is a correct statement about the conformation given below?
A) The ethyl and methyl groups are in the axial positions.
B) All three alkyl substituents are in equatorial positions.
C) The ethyl group is in an axial position, whereas the methyl group and propyl groups are in equatorial positions.
D) The ethyl and methyl groups are in equatorial positions, whereas the propyl group is in an axial position.

Question

Which of the following is a correct statement about the conformation given below? 
A) The ethyl and methyl groups are in the axial positions. 
B) All three alkyl substituents are in equatorial positions. 
C) The ethyl group is in an axial position, whereas the methyl group and propyl groups are in equatorial positions. 
D) The ethyl and methyl groups are in equatorial positions, whereas the propyl group is in an axial position.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cyclohexane ring is in a chair conformation. The ethyl group is pointing up, indicating it is in an axial position. The methyl group and propyl group are pointing down, indicating they are in equatorial positions. Therefore, the correct statement is C: the ethyl group is in an axial position, whereas the methyl group and propyl groups are in equatorial positions.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About the Conformation