Custom eBook for Organic Chemistry
Custom eBook for Organic Chemistry
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Author: Straumanis
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Chapter 6, Problem 5CTQ

(a)

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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 Introduction

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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