Question

Choose the correct statement for the following newman projection of n-butane :

• A. It is an eclipsed conformation
• B. It is an anti (staggered) conformation.
• C. It is a skew conformation.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is an anti (staggered) conformation.

Anti (Staggered) Conformation:

A conformation where the atoms/substituents attached to adjacent carbons are as far as possible
The given conformation is staggered and the dihedral angle is ${180}^{\circ }$