Q. The correct order of stability of conformations of $NH_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - OH$ is
A) Gauche > eclipsed > anti
B) Gauche > anti > eclipsed
C) Eclipsed > gauche > anti
D) Anti > eclipsed > gauche
Explanation
(b)
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So, gauche form stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonding hence, gauche is more stable than anti
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