Staggered conformation

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For the geometry of staggered rows, see lattice (group).

A staggered conformation is a chemical conformation that exists in any open chain single chemical bond connecting two sp3 hybridised atoms as a conformational energy minimum.


staggered conformation left, eclipsed conformation right in Newman projection
staggered conformation left, eclipsed conformation right in Newman projection

Main article: Alkane stereochemistry