Answer:
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Explanation:
In this case, we have to keep in mind that in the monosubstituted product we only have to replace 1 hydrogen with another group. In this case, we are going to use the methyl group [tex]CH_3[/tex].
In the axial position, we have a more steric hindrance because we have two hydrogens near to the [tex]CH_3[/tex] group. If we have more steric hindrance the molecule would be more unstable. In the equatorial positions, we don't any interactions because the [tex]CH_3[/tex] group is pointing out. If we don't have any steric hindrance the molecule will be more stable, that's why the molecule will the equatorial position.
See figure 1
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