Question

What is staggered conformation?

• A. The conformation in which atoms have the least separation between them.
• B. The conformation in which the atoms have maximum separation between them and torsional angle is 60°
• C. The conformation where the atoms have minimum separation between them and the torsional angle is between 60° - 120°
• D. The conformation in which have maximum separation between them and the torsional angle is 180°

Answer 1

The correct option is B The conformation in which the atoms have maximum separation between them and torsional angle is 60°

A staggered conformation is a chemical conformation of an ethane-like molecule in which the substituents are at the maximum distance from each other. This requires the torsional angle to be 60°