NEETChemistrySome Basic Concepts of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
In the following the most stable conformation of n-butane is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
The anti-conformation is the most stable conformation of n-butane. In this, the bulky methyl groups are as far apart as possible thereby keeping steric repulsion at a minimum.
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