TOJC: Review question

Aaron Swenson (swensoam@plu.edu)
Sun, 15 Dec 1996 15:01:13 -0800 (PST)

I have been reviewing for the Final and I came across this question and I
don't understand why the answer is what the answer is:

Question: In the most stable conformation of cis-1,4-dimethylcyclohexane,
the methyl groups are?

The answer given is that one is axial, one is equatorial. I thought that
the most stable conformation would be for the methyl groups to both be
equatorial? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks and good luck
to everyone!!

Aaron Swenson