Question

What is difference in between Staggered and eclipsed conformation???

Answer 1

Definition

Staggered Conformation: Staggered conformation is the arrangement of atoms or groups of atoms in a molecule resulting in a 60o dihedral angle.

Eclipsed Conformation: Eclipsed conformation is the arrangement of atoms or groups of atoms in a molecule resulting in a 0o dihedral angle.

Potential Energy

Staggered Conformation: Staggered conformation has a lower potential energy.

Eclipsed Conformation:  Eclipsed conformation has the maximum potential energy.

Strain

Staggered Conformation: Staggered conformation is a low strain structure.

Eclipsed Conformation: Eclipsed conformation is a high strain structure.

Stability

Staggered Conformation: The stability of staggered conformation is high.

Eclipsed Conformation: The stability of eclipsed conformation is low.