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This lecture delves into the concepts of strain and stabilization in organic molecules, exploring how different substituents influence strain energies. It discusses the impact of steric crowding, branching interactions, and ring strain on the stability of organic compounds. The lecture also covers the role of hyperconjugation and conjugation in stabilizing hydrocarbon systems, providing insights into the balancing of chemical reactions to estimate strain energies accurately.