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4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes - Part 3 of 4

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes / Drawing Newman Projections / Problem 3

Use the appropriate Newman projection for 2-methylbutane about the C2-C3 bond to write the most stable conformer for 2-methylbutane.

A

Newman projection of 2-methylbutane with substituents around the C2-C3 bond.

B

Newman projection of 2-methylbutane with both methyl groups staggered.

C

Newman projection of 2-methylbutane with one methyl group eclipsed.

D

Newman projection of 2-methylbutane with two methyl groups eclipsed.

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