Question

The number of possible theoretical conformations of ethane is
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Answer 1

Answer:

While there are an infinite number of conformations about any sigma bond, in ethane two particular conformers are noteworthy and have special names. In the eclipsed conformation, the C-H bonds on the front and back carbons are aligned with each other with dihedral angles of 0 degrees.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The number of possible theoretical conformations of Ethane is infinite.

Explanation:

What is conformational isomerism?

• Isomers can be interconverted merely by rotating them around formally single bonds in conformational isomerism, a type of stereoisomerism found in chemistry.
• The angle between the C-H bonds of two carbons in conformational isomers of ethane can range from 0 to 360 degrees.
• There are an endless number of layouts that can be made.
• As a result, Ethane has an endless number of conformations.

There are no variations in the connectivity or geometry of bonding in conformational isomerism, which involves rotation around sigma bonds.

Because the hydrogen atoms are almost spherical, rotation around the six carbon-hydrogen links has no influence on the ethane molecule's form. However, rotation around the carbon-carbon bond produces an infinite number of potential chemical conformations.

• While any sigma bond can have an infinite number of conformations, two specific ethane conformers stand out and have their own names.
• The CH bonds on the front and rear carbons are aligned with each other with dihedral angles of O degrees in the eclipsed conformation.

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