Rank the Conformers of Butane in Order of Decreasing Stability

question 54

Multiple Choice

Rank the conformers of butane in order of decreasing stability, putting the most stable first.

• A)IV > I > II > III
• B)IV > I > III > II
• C)II > III > I > IV
• D)I > IV > II > III

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