3,3-dimethylcyclohexene is subjected to reaction with cold,dilute KMnO₄,to give 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanediol.In the most stable conformation of the product,the hydroxyl groups would be:

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The most stable conformation of the product is the one in which the hydroxyl groups are both equatorial. This is because equatorial groups are less hindered than axial groups, and therefore more stable.

3,3-Dimethylcyclohexene Is Subjected to Reaction with Cold,dilute KMnO4,to Give 3,3-Dimethyl-1,2-Cyclohexanediol

3,3-Dimethylcyclohexene Is Subjected to Reaction with Cold,dilute KMnO₄,to Give 3,3-Dimethyl-1,2-Cyclohexanediol