Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The conformation of ethane which is downhill in terms of potential energy from the eclipsed confirmation should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
A diagram which is used to denote the specific conformation of a molecule is known as Newman projection. It is classified as: Staggered conformation and Eclipsed conformation.
(b)
Interpretation:
The repulsive forces which will cause ethane in the eclipsed conformation to quickly adopt the staggered conformation should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
A diagram which is used to denote the specific conformation of a molecule is known as Newman projection. It is classified as: Staggered conformation and Eclipsed conformation.
The forces which hold the two molecules with together are known as intermolecular forces.
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