The Most Stable Conformation of an Alkane Occurs When

question 23

Multiple Choice

The most stable conformation of an alkane occurs when

• A) carbon−carbon bonds are staggered and bulky groups are gauche.
• B) carbon−carbon bonds are staggered and bulky groups are anti.
• C) carbon−carbon bonds are eclipsed and bulky groups are gauche.
• D) carbon−carbon bonds are eclipsed and bulky groups are anti.

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