Chapter 4, Problem 38PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Most stable Newman projection conformer should be drawn for the given molecule 3-methylpentane.

Concept introduction:

Newman projection: Newman projection of molecule is one type of representations for the alkanes, where the projection visualization from one carbon to another carbon. In this Newman projection, front carbon which represented with dot is called proximal and the back carbon which represented with circle is called distal.

The most stable conformation in the Newman projection is the one which has least steric hindrance among all conformations.