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Question

Consider the following pairs of conformations.

Newman projections of two conformations of a cycloalkane for strain energy comparison.

Identify which conformation has the lowest strain energy.

Accepted Answer

The conformation that has the lowest strain energy is Another simple Newman projection diagram showing a different cycloalkane conformation.

Answer

The conformation that has the lowest strain energy is A simple Newman projection diagram showing a cycloalkane conformation.

Answer

Both conformations have similar strain energy.

Answer

It is not possible to determine the strain energy based on the given information.