Question

Eclipsed conformation is less stable than staggered conformation of ethane. Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer. A staggered conformer is more stable than an eclipsed conformer as the latter involves unfavourable energy interactions between atoms. ... The staggered conformation with the dihedral angle of 60o , where the H atoms on the 1st carbon are at maximum separation from H atoms on the 2nd carbon.