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The most stable conformation of ethane chlorohydrin at room temperature is

A

fully eclipsed

B

partially eclipsed

C

gauche

D

staggered

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The correct Answer is:
C

The gauche conformation is most stable due to the presence of H-bonding between H-atom of OH and Cl.
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