Q. Which of the following is the correct order of stability of the following four distinct conformation of $n$ butane?
A) Staggered > Gauche > Partially eclipsed > Fully eclipsed
B) Gauche > Staggered > partially eclipsed > Fully eclipsed
C) Staggered > Partially eclipsed > Gauche > Fully eclipsed
D) Fully eclipsed > Staggered > Partially eclipsed > Gauche
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Staggered > Gauche > Partially eclipsed > Fully eclipsed.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.