MCQ
Which is most stable conformer of ethan $-1,2-$ diol
  • A

  • B


  • D

Answer

Correct option: C.

c
As we know that the most stable conformer is anti-staggered. But in the case of intramolecular hydrogen bonding, gauche form is highly stable than the anti-staggered form as shown below:

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