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Which conformer of the compound given below is the most stable?
HO−CH2−CH2−F

A
Staggered
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Partially eclipsed
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C
Gauche
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Fully eclipsed
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Solution

The correct option is C Gauche
Newmann projections of HOCH2CH2F
Gauche is most stable due to Hydrogen bonding.

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