From the following, select the most stable conformation of (R)-2-chloro-3-methyl

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From the following, select the most stable conformation of (R)-2-chloro-3-methylbutane. The wedge-and-dash structure of (R)-2-chloro-3-methylbutane is shown. (Note, “R” and “S”-nomenclature will be covered in Chapter 6).

AlsoI know B and E are the wrong answer

H5.14-Level 2 From the following, select the most stable conformation of (R)-2-chloro-3-methylbutane. The wedge-and-dash structure of (R)-2-chloro-3-methylbutane is shown. (Note, “R" and "S"- nomenclature will be covered in Chapter 6) Cl CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 H3C CH3 H3C H H3C CHs H CH3 H3C CI Cl Cl Cl CH3 CH3 CH3

Explanation / Answer

option D is correct

Explanation: The two -CH3 groups are in staggered position and -Cl and -CH3 are in staggered position and two -H are in staggered position. so it has least energy and more stable.

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