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Chapter 3.10, Problem 39P
Using Newman projections, draw the most stable conformer for each of the following:
- a. 3-methylpentane, viewed along the C-2—C-3 bond
- b. 3-methylhexane, viewed along the C-3—C-4 bond
- c. 3,3-dimethylhexane, viewed along theC-3—C-4 bond
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