Figure 5.
Two basic conformations of cyclohexane: (a) the ‘boat’ has half-turn symmetry and is flexible; (b) the ‘chair’ has threefold rotational symmetry and is rigid.
Two basic conformations of cyclohexane: (a) the ‘boat’ has half-turn symmetry and is flexible; (b) the ‘chair’ has threefold rotational symmetry and is rigid.