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The most stable conformation of n-butane is

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The most stable conformation of n-butane is

(a) gauche

(b) staggered

(c) skew boat

(d) eclipsed.

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The correct option is: (b) staggered

Explanation:

CH3CH2CH2CH2 - n-butane Newman projection for n-butane is

The staggered conformation has minimum repulsion between the hydrogen atoms attached tetrahedrally to the two carbon atoms. Thus, it is the most stable conformation.

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