Q. The most stable conformation of chlorohydrin at room temperature is

A) Fully eclipsed
B) Partially eclipsed
C) Gauche
D) Staggered
Explanation

(c)
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The gauch conformation is most stable due to presence of H-bonding between H atom of $OH$ and $Cl$

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