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Question 4

(a) Draw the Newman projections for the two staggered conformations of butane. Consider only conformations along the bond between carbon atom 2 and 3 of the butane chain. Of the staggered conformations drawn, which is more stable? Explain why.
CH3-CH₂-CH₂-CH3
1 2 3 4​

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Step-by-step explanation:

because carbon atom can move its particle

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