Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Relative stereochemistry in compounds having more than one stereogenic centre
The correct statement(s) for decalin is (are)
A
cis-Decalin is thermodynamically less stable than trans-decalin.
B
cis-Decalin contains plane of symmetry.
C
trans-Decalin undergoes ring inversion.
D
trans-Decalin belongs to the point group of C2h.
Answer
cis-Decalin is thermodynamically less stable than trans-decalin.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : cis-Decalin is thermodynamically less stable than trans-decalin and (D) : trans-Decalin belongs to the point group of C2h.