The incorrect statement regarding conformations of ethane is: - Vidyadip

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The incorrect statement regarding conformations of ethane is:

A
Ethane has infinite number of conformations
B
The dihedral angle in staggered conformation is $60^{\circ}$
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Eclipsed conformation is the most stable conformation.
D
The conformations of ethane are interconvertible to one-another.

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Eclipsed conformation is the most stable conformation.

(C) Eclipsed conformation is the least stable conformation of ethane

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