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Which conformation of ethane has the lowest potential energy?

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Eclipsed
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Skew
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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 H.

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