Chapter 3 Molecular Modeling
You must install the Chime plug-in to view the molecular files. You may want to install ViewerLite to answer these questions.
| Cyclohexane.mol | Problem 1: Cyclohexane is in the "chair" form. Clearly sketch the molecule from a side view and distinguish the axial and equatorial hydrogens on your drawing. |
| Cyclopentane.mol | Problem 2: Looking at the molecule from a side view are there axial and equatorial hydrogens? Explain your answer. |
| Dimethylcyclopentane.mol | Problem 3: Are the methyl groups cis or trans? |
| Methylcyclohexane.mol | Problem 4: Using the space filled representation explain why the methyl group prefers the equatorial position. |