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What is conformation? Explain the conformation in ethane. |
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Answer» Ans :- Inchemistry, conformational isomerism is a form of stereoisomerism in which the isomers can be interconverted exclusively by rotations about formally single bonds (refer to figure on single bond rotation). Such isomers are generally referred to as conformational isomers or conformers and, specifically, as rotamers. The lowest energyconformation of ethane, shown in the figure above, is called the 'staggered'conformation, in which all of the C-H bonds on the front carbon are positioned at dihedral angles of 60°relative to the C-H bonds on the back carbon. Another 60°rotation returns the molecule to a second eclipsedconformation. |
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