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Mechanics Molecular Mechanics

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Conformational analysis‐ acyclic systems Conformational analysis‐ acyclic systems

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Conformational analysis‐ acyclic systems Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems

Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books.

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Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems

Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books. Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books.

Saenger, W. (1984) Principles of Nucleic Acid Structure, Springer-Verlog, New York

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Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems

Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books.

Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books.
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Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems

Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books.

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Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems

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Conformational analysis‐ cyclic systems Unsaturated molecules strain.

Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books.
Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2005). Modern physical organic chemistry. University Science Books.

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Unsaturated molecules strain. Allylic strain (A‐strain).

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1,3‐Allyl strain. Exploiting 1,3‐Allylic strain.

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