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The most stable conformation of ethylene...

The most stable conformation of ethylene glycol is :

A

A) Anti

B

B) Gauche

C

C) Partially eclipsed

D

D) Fully eclipsed

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The correct Answer is:
B

due to intramolecular H-bonding gauche is most stable.
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