The Hydrocarbon 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane Is a Popular "Antiknock" Agent in Gasoline

question 52

Essay

The hydrocarbon 2,2,4-trimethylpentane is a popular "antiknock" agent in gasoline.Draw the
Newman projection for the least stable staggered conformer (rotamer) about carbons 3 and 4 of
2,2,4-trimethylpentane.Briefly explain your reasoning.

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