Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
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ISBN: 9780618974122
Author: Andrei Straumanis
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 2CTQ

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Interpretation Introduction

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The explanation for name eclipsed and staggered should be given.

Concept Introduction:

The spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule obtained by rotation around carbon - carbon single bond is known as conformation.

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Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The explanation for favorability of staggered conformation over eclipsed conformation should be given.

Concept Introduction:

The spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule obtained by rotation around carbon - carbon single bond is known as conformation.

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a. Which is more stable; cis-1,3-dimethylcyclohexane or trans-1,3- dimethylcyclohexane? i. Draw chair configuration of cis-1,3-dimthylcyclohexane and its alternate chair. conformation shown above. ii. Of the two chair conformation, which is more stable? Explain:. iii. Draw chair configuration of trans-1,3-dimethylcyclohexane and its alternate chair, conformation shown above. iv. Of the two chair conformation, which is more stable? Explain. v. Which is more stable overall, cis or trans form?
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Imagine that this worksheet has sucked you the plane of the page, and you are now facing the indicated bond of the drawn molecule.  a. Draw the six main Newman projections for the indicated bond: three eclipsed, three staggered.  b. Label which conformers are eclipsed ands taggered.c. Identify the most and least stable conformer, and explain your reasoning.

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