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Question

Given an energy diagram of pyranose conformations, which conformation would you expect to predominate and why?

Accepted Answer

The chair conformation would predominate because it is lower in energy and more stable.

Answer

The chair conformation would predominate because it has more axial substituents.

Answer

The boat conformation would predominate because it is higher in energy and less stable.

Answer

Both conformations would be equally predominant due to similar energy levels.