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Staggered Conformation

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In ethane and cyclohexane which one of the following pairs of conformations are more stable

A

Eclipsed and chair conformations

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Staggered and chair conformations

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C

Staggered and boat conformations

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Eclipsed and boat conformations

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Solution

The correct option is B
Staggered and chair conformations

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