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What do you understand by torsional angle? Which of the conformations of ethane has the maximum & the minimum torsional strain? |
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Answer» The repulsive interaction between the electron clouds, which effects stability of a conformation, is called torsional strain. Magnitude of torsional strain depends upon the angle of rotation about C-C bond. This angle is called dihedral angle or torsional angle. Of all the conformations of ethane, the staggered form has the least torsional strain & eclipsed form has the maximum torsional strain. |
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