> 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
>
>