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Standard XII
Chemistry
Isomerism
Which conform...
Question
Which conformation of ethane has the lowest potential energy?
A
Eclipsed
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Skew
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C
Staggered
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All will have equal potential energy
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Solution
The correct option is
C
Staggered
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All conformers between eclipsed & staggered forms are considered skew forms.
Staggered forms are most stable as this conformer has lowest potential energy due to least repulsion between
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