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Offline InvaluableDecision

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bond-line drawing help
« on: October 29, 2015, 09:11:57 PM »
Hey guys, I just have a question that I feel has a simple answer but I can't figure out the nuance of the statement:

When drawing each carbon atom in a zigzag, try to draw all of the bonds as far apart as possible:

that's the statement above, and the nuance i'm referring to is in the comparison between the bonds in these skeletons:

My question, is, why is that one particular skeletal version "better than" the other skeletal version?
If anyone takes the time to answer my question, that'd be appreciated :)

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Re: bond-line drawing help
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2015, 03:18:50 AM »
It looks nicer and is clearer because it is less cluttered.

Always try to keep the 120° bond angles if possible.
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