Cis vs Trans Conformations

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes / Cyclohexane – Determination of Cis and Trans / Problem 3

Problem 3

Provide the planar form of the chair conformation below as if you are observing it from above.

Chair conformation of a cycloalkane showing cis and trans hydrogen atoms.

Chair conformation of a cycloalkane with trans hydrogen atoms positioned opposite each other.

Chair conformation of a cycloalkane with one hydrogen atom in an axial position.

Chair conformation of a cycloalkane with one hydrogen atom in an equatorial position.