How many maxima to you expect a propane (C3H8) molecule to have on its internal potential energy surface due to rotation about its 2 rotatable bonds?

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How many maxima to you expect a propane (C3H8) molecule to have on its internal potential energy surface due
to rotation about its 2 rotatable bonds?
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