2021-11-13

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Chemistry in a Nutshell

I rotate each bond in a molecular model of octane to its most stable conformation to see the overall shape.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:28 Molecular Model of Octane

0:59 Steric Hindrance

1:24 Rotating of Bonds to Most Stable Conformation

3:19 Shape of the Most Stable Conformation (a Zig Zag)

3:31 Basis for Line (Skeletal) Structures

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