How many of the following statements are correct? 1) The most stable conformer of cis-1, 3-cyclohexanediol is chair form. 2) Cis- 1, 3- cyclohexanediol is more stable than trans -1, 3-cyclohexanediol. 3) In Cis 1, 3-cyclohexanediol both the OH groups occupy equitorial positions. 4) The most stable conformer of trans -1, 4-cyclohexanediol is chair form. 5) The most stable conformer of cis-1, 4-cyclohexanediol is boat conformer.

How many of the following statements are correct? 1) The most stable

1.	How many of the following statements are correct? 1) The most stable conformer of cis-1, 3-cyclohexanediol is chair form. 2) Cis- 1, 3- cyclohexanediol is more stable than trans -1, 3-cyclohexanediol. 3) In Cis 1, 3-cyclohexanediol both the OH groups occupy equitorial positions. 4) The most stable conformer of trans -1, 4-cyclohexanediol is chair form. 5) The most stable conformer of cis-1, 4-cyclohexanediol is boat conformer.
Answer» Solution :In chair form of cis-1,3-cyclohexanediol both the OH groups are axial due to INTRA MOLECULAR hydrogen bond. Most STABLE conformer of cis-1,4-cyclohexanediol is boat form.