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Isomerism
Question

The correct statement regarding the comparison of staggered and eclipsed conformations of ethane, is

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Solution

Magnitude of torsional strain depends upon the angle of rotation about C-C. Staggered form has the least torsional strain and the eclipsed form has the maximum torsional strain so, the staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than the eclipsed conformation.

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