Carroll, pp 173 - 177, # 1 - 8 , 11 - 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22
1. Trans- and cis-4-t-butylcyclohexanol can be equilibrated with acid. The trans/cis ratios at equilibrium depend on the solvent. For each of the various cases shown in the table below, calculate the A value for OH and compare it with the data in Table 3.2. Why does the A value depend on solvent - explain each case.
solvent % trans ; % cis ; A value (kcal/mol)
cyclohexane 70.0 ; 30.0
tetrahydrofuran 72.5 ; 27.5
t-butyl alcohol 77.5 ; 22.5
isopropyl alcohol 79.0 ; 21.0