If an ethyl group is substituted for one hydrogen of cyclohexane,what would be the preferred position of that ethyl substituent on the ring?

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The preferred position of an ethyl group on a cyclohexane ring is in the equatorial position. This is because the equatorial position is lower in energy and more stable than the axial position due to reduced steric interactions.

If an Ethyl Group Is Substituted for One Hydrogen of Cyclohexane,what