Mesitylene (1,3,5-trimethylbenzene) is the most stable of the trimethylbenzene isomers. Can you think of a reason why?
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you think of a reason why? Which isomer do you think is the least stable? Make a molecular
model of each isomer and compare their calculated strain energies with your predictions. Do space filling models support your explanation?
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