Some alternative views of cyclohexane

Authors

  • M. John Perkins Department of Chemistry, Brunel, The University of West London, Uxbridge, Middlesex

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26534/kimika.v10i1.35-37

Keywords:

cyclohexane, conformation, stereochemical viewing

Abstract

Introducing the idea of stereochemistry and conformation to students can be challenging, and models definitely help in such visualizations. The article introduces some cut-out models to show the symmetry of cyclohexane conformation, and a way of viewing stereochemical pairs of molecular structures. It ends with some anecdotes that can inject humor into an otherwise serious endeavor.

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Published

1994-08-01

How to Cite

Perkins, M. J. (1994). Some alternative views of cyclohexane. KIMIKA, 10(1), 35–37. https://doi.org/10.26534/kimika.v10i1.35-37

Issue

Vol. 10 (1994)

Section

Chemistry Education

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