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Which group has greater steric hindrance?

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vetgirl1990

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Feb 10, 2016

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Does an amino group or ethyl group have greater steric hindrance?
Is there a "rule" that I can follow to determine this?

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Feb 10, 2016

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Rule 1: "Size." So, you tell me which is larger?

vetgirl1990

Feb 11, 2016

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Bystander said:

Rule 1: "Size." So, you tell me which is larger?

Well the molecular weight of CH2CH3 is 29g/mol, and NH2 is 16g/mol. Ethyl is larger, so I guess I have my answer then!

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