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trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclobutane is more stable than
Chapter 4, Problem 19P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 19P
trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclobutane is more stable than cis-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane, but cis-1,3-dimethylcyclobutane is more stable than trans-1,3-dimethylcyclobutane. Use drawings to explain these observations.
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QUESTION:
Problem 19P
trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclobutane is more stable than cis-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane, but cis-1,3-dimethylcyclobutane is more stable than trans-1,3-dimethylcyclobutane. Use drawings to explain these observations.
ANSWER:
Solution 19P
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