NEETChemistrySome Basic Concepts of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following conformers for ethylene glycol is most stable?
- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: D
The conformation (d) is most stable because of intermolecular H-bonding.

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