The most stable conformation of the molecule shown below is correctly represented by · ABC26OR0914
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Stereochemistry · Topic: Stereochemistry – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The most stable conformation of the molecule shown below is correctly represented by 
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer
Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence medium
Explanation
In menthol (1R,2S,5R) the OH, isopropyl and methyl groups can all be equatorial. The chair with all three equatorial is (d).
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