How many such interactions are present in cyclopropane? What fraction of the overall 115 kj/mol (27.5 kcal/mol) strain energy of cyclopropane

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Chapter4: Organic Compounds: Cycloalkanes And Their Stereochemistry
Section4.3: Stability Of Cycloalkanes: Ring Strain
Problem 8P: Each H↔H eclipsing interaction in ethane costs about 4.0 kJ/mol. How many such interactions are...
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Each hydrogen-hydrogen eclipsing interaction in ethane costs about 4.0 kJ/mol. How many such interactions are present in cyclopropane? What fraction of the overall 115 kj/mol (27.5 kcal/mol) strain energy of cyclopropane is due to torsional strain?

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