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Question 5 Which bond(s) allow(s) free rotation? Select ALL that apply. HH N 0- Bond 1 Bond 3 Bond 2
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Carbon atoms in single bonds rotate freely. The free rotation about the carbon-carbon bond is feasible because there are no regions of electron density above and below the bond which can repel rotating groups.  

The rotation around a double bond is not feasible, as the pi bond prevents rotation. The electron overlap both above and below the plane of the atoms cause hindrance for rotation.

Hence in the given molecule Bond 3 is rotatable. Because it is a C-C single bond.

Bond 2 is a double bond, hence rotation is not possible.

Rotation around a N-H single bond is not considered, as H binds through a symmetrical S orbital, hence rotation would not make any changes.

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