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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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What type of bond rotation allows conformational isomers in alkanes?
Options
A Pi bonds
B Sigma bonds
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C Hydrogen bonds
D Ionic bonds
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Free rotation around carbon-carbon sigma (single) bonds allows different spatial arrangements (conformations).

Hint

Single bonds rotate; double bonds do not.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 88 of 1999
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