Question

g Using Newman projections, draw the most stable conformation for each of the following compounds. (a) 3-methyl pentane, viewed along the C2-C3 bond (b) 3,3-dimethyl hexane, viewed along the C3-C4 bond

Answer 1

Answer:

Using Newman projections, draw the most stable conformation for each of the following compounds.

(a) 3-methyl pentane, viewed along with the C2-C3 bond.

(b) 3,3-dimethyl hexane, viewed along with the C3-C4 bond.

Explanation:

(a) The structure of 3-methyl pentane is shown below:

In Newman projection, the most stable conformation is staggard conformation.

In staggard conformation, the torsional strain is very less compared to eclipsed conformation.

(b)3,3-dimethyl hexane, viewed along with the C3-C4 bond.