2.53 Sighting along the C2-C3 bond of 2-methylbutane (see Problem 2.52), there are also two possible eclipsed conformations. Draw them both in Newman projections, tell which you think is lower in energy, and explain.

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2.52 Sighting along the C2-C3 bond of 2-methylbutane, there are two differ-
ent staggered conformations. Draw them both in Newman projections, tell
which is more stable, and explain your choice.
2.53 Sighting along the C2-C3 bond of 2-methylbutane (see Problem 2.52), there
are also two possible eclipsed conformations. Draw them both in Newman
projections, tell which you think is lower in energy, and explain.
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Transcribed Image Text:2.52 Sighting along the C2-C3 bond of 2-methylbutane, there are two differ- ent staggered conformations. Draw them both in Newman projections, tell which is more stable, and explain your choice. 2.53 Sighting along the C2-C3 bond of 2-methylbutane (see Problem 2.52), there are also two possible eclipsed conformations. Draw them both in Newman projections, tell which you think is lower in energy, and explain. D..t-1A 74 (92 / 677) EE 169.36% ++ 10-20 AM
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