Cylohexanol stability of conformations

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The discussion centers on the equilibrium between conformers of a molecule where the hydroxyl (OH) group can be positioned axially or equatorially. It is noted that in apolar solvents, the equilibrium favors the axial conformer less than in polar solvents. The role of entropy is mentioned as a potential factor influencing this equilibrium, with a suggestion to consider the impact of dipole moments in polar environments.
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There is an equilibrium between the conformer in which OH is axial and the conformer in which OH is equatorial.

axial - equatorial

in apolar solvents, the equilibrium is less displaced to the right than in polar solvents.


Any ideas?

I think it has to do with entropy but not sure how...
 
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Think dipole moment.
 

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