MCQ
Which is most stable conformer of ethan $-1,2-$ diol
- A
- B
- ✓
- D
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
c
As we know that the most stable conformer is anti-staggered. But in the case of intramolecular hydrogen bonding, gauche form is highly stable than the anti-staggered form as shown below:
As we know that the most stable conformer is anti-staggered. But in the case of intramolecular hydrogen bonding, gauche form is highly stable than the anti-staggered form as shown below:
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