Among the following the most stable compound is

Question

Among the following the most stable compound is (A) cis-1,2-cyclohexanediol (B) trans-1,2-cyclohexanediol (C) cis-1,3-cyclohexenediol (D) trans-1,3-cyclohexanediol

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Trans configuration is more stable than cis configuration. Again between 1,2 -and 1,3 -configurations, in 1,3 -the OH groups are placed further apart to minimise the repulsion. Hence, more stable is 1,3 -configuration.

Q. Among the following the most stable compound is

cis-1,2-cyclohexanediol

trans-1,2-cyclohexanediol

cis-1,3-cyclohexenediol

trans-1,3-cyclohexanediol

Trans configuration is more stable than cis configuration. Again between $1, 2$ -and $1, 3$ -configurations, in $1, 3$ -the $O H$ groups are placed further apart to minimise the repulsion. Hence, more stable is $1, 3$ -configuration.