Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Newman projection: A 'cartoon' drawing of a molecule viewed along the line between two bonded atoms (i.e., the bond axis). Particularly useful for representing the relative position of groups in a given conformation.

Anti-staggered Conformation of 1-Chloropropane

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		Molecular model kit		Newman projection

Newman projection showing the syn-eclipsed conformation  of 1-chloropropane. Groups drawn slightly staggered for clarity.