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The molecular volume of some polymers and linear molecules has been calculated as a function of the internal rotation angles around the non rigid bonds. The new method gives the same conclusions as derived from the calculation of the conformational potential energy. Therefore it seems that, in many cases, it is possible in a simple way to predict the more stable molecular conformations.
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Zanotti, G., Tristo, G. & Del Pra, A. Volume and conformation. A simple approach to the conformational analysis. Pramana - J. Phys. 6, 250–258 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02875217
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