cis trans

place designation
Cl Cl in front of name

cis-1,2-dichlorocyclopropane

Cl
trans-1,2-dichlorocyclopropane

Cl
 1,1- 1,2- 1,3-

cis cis

no cis or trans trans trans

trans-
trans-(a,a)-

trans-(e,e)-

ΔGo= G axo- G eqo

 2.1 4.2 6.3 8.4 10.5 12.5 14.6 16.7 18.8 20.9 23 25 KJ/mol
Δ

Δ
axial-axial equatorial-equatorial
cis / trans
Δ
… and notice the following
Notice that the linear alkyl groups methyl and ethyl have similar
values (yellow), but that branching at the first carbon makes a big
difference as in isopropyl and tert -butyl groups.
Also notice that the halogens and groups where oxygen is attached
directly to the ring are similar (blue) and are easier to place in an
axial position than alkyl groups.
Phenyl is similar to isopropyl but slightly larger.