MCQ
Which conformation of ethane has the lowest potential energy ?
  • A
    Eclipsed
  • B
    Skew
  • Staggered
  • D
    All will have equal potential energy

Answer

Correct option: C.
Staggered
c
The torsional and steric strain in staggered form is appx. zero.

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