The incorrect statement regarding conformations of ethane is: (A) Ethane has infinite number of conformations (B) The dihedral angle in staggered conformation is 60° (C) Eclipsed conformation is the m

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The incorrect statement regarding conformations of ethane is:

(A) Ethane has infinite number of conformations
(B) The dihedral angle in staggered conformation is 60°
(C) Eclipsed conformation is the most stable conformation.
(D) The conformations of ethane are inter- convertible to one-another.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Eclipsed conformation is the least stable conformation of ethane.

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