Answer
The conformation with -OH in the equatorial position is more stable.
Work Step by Step
The conformation with -OH in the equatorial position is more stable.
Here Ha represents-axial hydrogen and He represents-equatorial hydrogen
Organic Chemistry 9th Edition
by McMurry, John E.
Published by
Brooks Cole
ISBN 10:
1305080483
ISBN 13:
978-1-30508-048-5
Chapter 4 - Organic Compounds: Cycloalkanes and Their Stereochemistry - Problem - Page 104: 12
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