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07/06/19
Why are the two CH2 groups in allene perpendicular to each other?
Allene, $\\ce{H2C=C=CH2}$, has two $\\ce{=CH2}$ groups perpendicular to each other. This is the same as hydrogen peroxide's $\\ce{H}$ atoms. Is there any reason why they adopt the perpendicular...
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Molecular Structure Organic Chemistry
07/01/19
Why isn't cyclobutane planar?
In short, cyclobutane adopts a certain, non-planar, configuration in order to reduce ring strain caused by the fact that carbons are $\\mathrm{sp^3}$ hybridised. That much is understandable.
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