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Question

Consider the pair of conformations shown below.

Newman projections of two chair conformations of alkanes for energy difference calculation.

Determine the energy difference between the two conformations by comparing the Newman projections along the specified bonds.

Accepted Answer

ΔE = +15.2 kJ/mol

Answer

ΔE = +7.6 kJ/mol

Answer

ΔE = –7.6 kJ/mol

Answer

ΔE = –15.2 kJ/mol

Answer

ΔE = 0 kJ/mol

Consider the pair of conformations shown below. Determine the energy difference between the two conformations by comparing the Newman projections along the specified bonds.