1-2-diethylcyclobutane-is-more-stable-with-a-trans-geometry-while-1-3-diethylcyc

Question

1,2-Diethylcyclobutane is more stable with a trans geometry while 1-3-diethylcyclobutane is more stable with a cis geometry. Figure out the reason behind this by drawing their structures.

Accepted Answer

cis-1,2-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the trans form, and trans-1,3-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the cis form.

Answer

trans-1,2-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the cis form, and trans-1,3-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the cis form.

Answer

cis-1,2-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the trans form, and cis-1,3-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the trans form.

Answer

trans-1,2-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the cis form, and cis-1,3-Diethylcyclobutane has more steric strain than the trans form.