When the Relative Energies of the S-Cis and S-Trans Conformers

question 51

Multiple Choice

When the relative energies of the s-cis and s-trans conformers of 1,3-butadiene are compared, one finds that ________.

• A) the s-cis conformer is lower in energy than the s-trans
• B) the s-trans conformer is lower in energy than the s-cis
• C) the two conformers are of equal energy

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