= Eclipsed conformation
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Eclipsed conformation refers to a specific arrangement of atoms or groups in a molecule, particularly in the context of rotational conformations around a single bond. In an eclipsed conformation, the groups or atoms attached to the carbon atoms involved in the bond are positioned directly in front of each other when viewed along the axis of that bond. This contrasts with the staggered conformation, where the atoms or groups are positioned such that they alternate and minimize steric interactions.
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