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Interpretation:
The curve showing energy change from the rotation of
Concept introduction:
Newman projected two types of spatial arrangements of molecules which are staggered and eclipsed Newman projections.
Staggered conformation is the arrangement of atoms or groups of atoms in a molecule resulting in a
Eclipsed conformation is the arrangement of atoms or groups of atoms in a molecule resulting in a
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