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Which conformation of ethane has the lowest potential energy?
Which conformation of ethane has the lowest potential energy?
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Solution
The correct option is C Staggered
(Refer to Image)- 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 H.
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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 H.
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