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Fig. 1: Using QRChem.net to teach the conformational requirements of an E2 elimination.

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Dang, J., Lin, B., Yuan, J. et al. Smart access to 3D structures. Nat Rev Chem 2, 95–96 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-018-0021-y

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