The strain energy (kcal/mole) of a single CH3:R Gauche interaction (where R repr

Question

The strain energy (kcal/mole) of a single CH3:R Gauche interaction (where R represents a generic alkyl group) for the following compound is___________kcal/mole. Please enter the numerical value, rounded to two decimal places and witout units.

Total strain energy is equal to 5.84 Kcal/mole

The person who answers the question right and shows me how they found the answer will get the points.

The strain energy (kcal/mole) of a single CH3:R Gauche interaction (where R represents a generic alkyl group) for the following compound is kcal/mole. Please enter the numerical value, rounded to two decimal places and witout units. Total strain energy is equal to 5.84 Kcal/mole The person who answers the question right and shows me how they found the answer will get the points.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is: 2.92

There are two CH3:R Gauche interactions between the R and two CH3 groups

=> strain energy per CH3:R Gauche interaction = 5.84/2 = 2.92 kcal/mole

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

---