General Organic Chemistry Question 20
Question 20 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 2)
The incorrect statement regarding conformations of ethane is:
(1) Ethane has infinite number of conformations
(2) The dihedral angle in staggered conformation is $60^{\circ}$
(3) Eclipsed conformation is the most stable conformation.
(4) The conformations of ethane are interconvertible to one-another.
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Answer (3)
Solution
Formula: Conformations
Eclipsed conformation is the least stable conformation of ethane.
