Consider the structures of cis-1,2-dimethylcyclopropane and trans-1,2-dimethylcyclopropane: (a) Which compound would you expect to be more stable?

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Consider the structures of cis-1,2-dimethylcyclopropane and trans-1,2-dimethylcyclopropane:

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(a) Which compound would you expect to be more stable? Explain your choice.

(b) Predict the difference in energy between these two compounds.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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