(a)
Interpretation:
The Newmann projection for staggered and eclipsed conformation about the terminal
Concept introduction:
Newmann projection is a way of representing the groups attached to carbon atoms in the
(b)
Interpretation:
The potential energy versus dihedral angle for butane showing maximum and minimum energy with one of the conformer is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
Newmann projection is a way of representing the groups attached to carbon atoms in the
(c)
Interpretation:
The conformer present in highest amount in a sample of butane is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Newmann projection is a way of representing the groups attached to carbon atoms in the
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