Which one of the following statement(s) is/are true for threo-butane-2,3-diol regarding their population of different conformers?

Options

A. The most populated conformer will have the hydroxyl groups of the gauche position
B. The most populated conformer will have the hydroxyl groups at the anti position
C. All staggered conformations will be equally populated
D. Relative populations of different conformers is not predictable

Answer

A

Explanation

Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is possible in gauche conformation which makes it more stable than anti form.