MCQ
Which conformation of ethane has the lowest potential energy ?
- AEclipsed
- BSkew
- ✓Staggered
- DAll will have equal potential energy
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Staggered
c
The torsional and steric strain in staggered form is appx. zero.
The torsional and steric strain in staggered form is appx. zero.
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