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Which conformation of ethatne has the lo...

Which conformation of ethatne has the lowest potential energy?

A

Eclipsed

B

Skew

C

Staggered

D

All will have equal potential energy

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The correct Answer is:
c
The torsional and steric strain in staggered form is appx. Zero.
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