Subject: conformational minima

From: Giju Thomas Kalathingal <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:03:53 -0500 (EST)

Dear CCLers,

I have a question about molecular rotations connecting conformational minima.
Literature discussions are usually based on single group rotations (e.g.,
CH3 group in ethane, CH2 in ethene, etc.). Is it possible to have rotational
isomers connected by simultaneous rotations of more than one group (e.g.,
A with two rotating groups isomerises to rotomer B)? Is there any examples?

Thanks,
Giju

Giju T. Kalathingal
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware 19716, USA.