4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Barrier To Rotation
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes Barrier To Rotation
4PRACTICE PROBLEM
Even though free rotation is generally observed around most σ bonds, the C–N bond in an amide demonstrates restricted rotation, as depicted below. Which of the following factors primarily accounts for this behavior?
Even though free rotation is generally observed around most σ bonds, the C–N bond in an amide demonstrates restricted rotation, as depicted below. Which of the following factors primarily accounts for this behavior?