Specify the types of strain that destabilize the conformer shown below. Hint: All bonds not explicitly shown are in the staggered conformation. 1. Torsional strain 2. Angle (ring) strain 3. Steric (van der Waals) strain H3C H3C H CH3

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Specify the types of strain that destabilize the conformer shown below. Hint: All bonds not explicitly shown are in the
staggered conformation.
1. Torsional strain
2. Angle (ring) strain
3. Steric (van der Waals) strain
H3C
H3C
H
H
CH3
H
Transcribed Image Text:Specify the types of strain that destabilize the conformer shown below. Hint: All bonds not explicitly shown are in the staggered conformation. 1. Torsional strain 2. Angle (ring) strain 3. Steric (van der Waals) strain H3C H3C H H CH3 H
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