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Chemistry term
Gauche Conformation
In one sentence
The Gauche conformation is a special type of staggard conformation that exhibits a gauche interaction.
Definition
The Gauche conformation is a special type of staggard conformation that exhibits a gauche interaction.
Explanation
The gauche conformation occurs due to an unfavorable interaction called the gauche interaction that is steric in nature. It is easy to understand the conformation while studying the conformations of butane.
Figure. Gauche Conformation
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