Problem: For the pair drawn below, choose the MORE STABLE molecule.Does the  UNSTABLE molecule chosen below have  ANGLE STRAIN?Does the  UNSTABLE molecule chosen below have  TORSIONAL STRAIN?Does the  UNSTABLE molecule chosen below have  STERIC STRAIN?

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For the pair drawn below, choose the MORE STABLE molecule.

Does the  UNSTABLE molecule chosen below have  ANGLE STRAIN?

Does the  UNSTABLE molecule chosen below have  TORSIONAL STRAIN?

Does the  UNSTABLE molecule chosen below have  STERIC STRAIN?

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