Which of the staggered conformations of 2-methylbutane is most stable? H CH₂ CHI H₂CH₂ CH₂ CH, H₂C. CH₂ Ø Ø Ä H H CH₂ CH₂ H B Multiple Choice HCHI D CH₂ H

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Which of the staggered conformations of 2-methylbutane is most stable?
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The isomers that are converted into each other by rotation around a single bond are known as conformational isomers. The conformational isomers are the different forms of the same compound.

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