Chapter 3: Q68P (page 138)
Which of the following conformers has the highest energy (is the least stable)?
Short Answer
Compound B has the highest energy and is the least stable.
Chapter 3: Q68P (page 138)
Which of the following conformers has the highest energy (is the least stable)?
Compound B has the highest energy and is the least stable.
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Draw the structure for each of the following:
a. 2,2-dimethyl-4-isopropyloctane
b. 2,3-dimethylhexane
c. 4,4-diethyldecane
d. 2,4,5-trimethyl-4-(1-methylethyl) heptane
e. 2,5-dimethyl-4-(2-methylpropyl) octane
f. 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl) octane
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