What is the lowest energy conformation for 3-methyl-2-butanol?

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The discussion focuses on determining the lowest energy conformation of 3-methyl-2-butanol, emphasizing the importance of steric interactions in arranging substituents. The staggered conformation is identified as the preferred structure, with a recommendation to use the Newman projection method for clarity. Participants highlight the need to position groups in a way that minimizes steric strain, considering anti, gauche, or eclipsed arrangements. The conversation underscores the significance of visualizing molecular conformations to achieve the most stable structure. Understanding these conformations is crucial for accurately representing the molecule's lowest energy state.
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Draw 3-methyl-2-butanol in its lowest energy conformation

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ok i know its the staggered conformation and I have the skeletal drawing down but i just do not know where to put the groups...
 
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Consider sterics. If you were 3-methyl-2-butanol, how would you arrange your substituents to be comfortable: anti, gauche, or eclipsed?
 
Probably the most popular way of drawing conformations is the Newman - projection method http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newman_projection"
 
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