Q.

Arrange the following conformational isomers of n-butane in order of their increasing potential energy

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a

II < IV < III < I

b

I < III < IV < II

c

II < III < IV < I

d

I < IV < III < II

answer is D.

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The order of potential energy of above conformations is

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The fully eclipsed form is least stable due to repulsion between bulky (—CH3) methyl group at front and rear carbon atom.

 It has maximum potential energy.

While the repulsion in anti form is minimum.

 It has minimum potential energy.

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