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Match each term below with the statement that best defines it.
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Staggered Conformation

An arrangement of atoms in a molecule where groups attached to adjacent carbons are as far apart as possible, minimizing steric strain.

Ethane

A simple alkane with the chemical formula C2H6, consisting of two carbon atoms single-bonded together, surrounded by hydrogen atoms.

Butane Conformers

Different spatial arrangements of atoms in butane that result from rotation around single bonds, affecting the molecule's energy.

Energy Minima

Points in a potential energy surface that represent stable states of a system, where any small displacement of particles leads to an increase in potential energy.

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