11. Take the difference in energy between structures 6 (methyl ortho) and 8 (methyl para) and also the difference in ene

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11. Take the difference in energy between structures 6 (methyl ortho) and 8 (methyl para) and also the difference in energy between 9 (t-butyl ortho) and 10 (t-butyl para). Difference in energy between 6 and 8 Difference in energy between 9 and 10 kJ/mol kJ/mol 12. The above numbers demonstrate the amount of preference for the para over ortho substitution in each case. Which one has a greater preference for para? Briefly explain why this would be the case.