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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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What is the dihedral angle in the staggered conformation of ethane?
Options
A 0°
B 60°
Correct Answer
C 90°
D 120°
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the staggered conformation, the hydrogen atoms on front and rear carbons are 60° apart.

Hint

Staggered has maximum separation.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 68 of 1999
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