a) i) Draw the Newman projections for the conformations of ethane (staggered and eclipsed)  Which is higher in energy? Which is more stable? Next to each conformer, draw the equivalent ‘sideways’ view, using wedged bonds

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  1. a) i) Draw the Newman projections for the conformations of ethane (staggered and eclipsed)
  2.  Which is higher in energy? Which is more stable?
  3. Next to each conformer, draw the equivalent ‘sideways’ view, using wedged bonds
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