Question

Dihedral angle of least stable conformer of ethane is:

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• A. $0^o$
• B. ${120}^o$
• C. ${60}^o$
• D. ${180}^o$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $0^o$

The least stable conformation is eclipsed where dihedral angle is zero.