Q.

Statement-I : It has not been possible to separate and isolate different conformational isomers of ethane.

Statement-II : The energy difference between the two extremes forms of ethane is of the order of 12.5kJmol1

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a

Statement – I is false and Statement –II is true

b

Both the Statements-I and II are true 

c

Both  the Statements-I and II are true 

d

Statement – I is true and Statement –II is false

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than eclipsed conformation. Since eclipsed conformation has a greater potential energy due to torsional strain, it is less stable than the staggered conformation.

Staggered and eclipsed forms differ by 12.5 kJ / mol

No, eclipsed and staggered conformations of ethane cannot be isolated. It is because of very small energy difference between these two conformations.

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