Question

Choose the correct statement for the following newman projection.

• A. It is an eclipsed conformation
• B. It is a staggered conformation
• C. It is a skew conformation
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C It is a skew conformation

Eclipsed conformation:
A conformation where the atoms/substituents attached on the adjacent carbons are at a minimum distance or in closest proximity with $\varphi =0$.
(where $\varphi$ is the torsional angle)

In staggered conformation, $\varphi ={60}^o$.

In skew conformation, $\varphi ={30}^o$

In given conformer, the torsional angle is similar to ${30}^o$, so it is a skew conformer.