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Which of the following will have the least hindered rotation about carbon-carbon bonds?

A

Ethane

B

Ethylene

C

Acetylene

D

Hexachlorethane

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Ethane `(CH_(3)-CH_(3))` has the least hindered rotation about `(C-C)` bond.
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