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XIX. Draw the ring flip for compound A and label compound B. Calculate and compare the energies of the two conformers (A and B respectively), knowing that a methyl-methyl gauche interaction is 3.8 kJ/mol, the H-CH3 diaxial interaction is 3.75 kJ/mol and the CH3 - CH3 diaxial interaction is 15 kJ/mol. Which isomer is more stable? H3C 5 6 Iz 2 CH3 4 CH3 A CH3 B

XIX. Draw the ring flip for compound A and label compound B. Calculate and compare the energies of the two conformers (A and B respectively), knowing that a methyl-methyl gauche interaction is 3.8 kJ/mol, the H-CH3 diaxial interaction is 3.75 kJ/mol and the CH3 - CH3 diaxial interaction is 15 kJ/mol. Which isomer is more stable? H3C 5 6 Iz 2 CH3 4 CH3 A CH3 B

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XIX. Draw the ring flip for compound A and label compound B. Calculate and compare the energies of the two conformers (A and B respectively), knowing that a methyl-methyl gauche interaction is 3.8 kJ/mol, the H-CH3 diaxial interaction is 3.75 kJ/mol and the CH3 - CH3 diaxial interaction is 15 kJ/mol. Which isomer is more stable? 4 H3C 5 CH3 A 6 2 CH3 CH3 B
Transcribed Image Text:XIX. Draw the ring flip for compound A and label compound B. Calculate and compare the energies of the two conformers (A and B respectively), knowing that a methyl-methyl gauche interaction is 3.8 kJ/mol, the H-CH3 diaxial interaction is 3.75 kJ/mol and the CH3 - CH3 diaxial interaction is 15 kJ/mol. Which isomer is more stable? 4 H3C 5 CH3 A 6 2 CH3 CH3 B
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Lower energy of a conformer leads to more stable in compare to higher energy conformer.

CH3-CH3 diaxial  interaction occurs when both -CH3 and -CH3 are remain in axial position.

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