The Envelope and Twist Conformations of Cyclopentane Are Lower Energy

question 46

Multiple Choice

The envelope and twist conformations of cyclopentane are lower energy than the planar one because they have

• A)smaller bond angles.
• B)larger bond angles.
• C)fewer eclipsing interactions.
• D)more flexibility.
• E)no bent bonds.

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