Question

Assertion (A) : The eclipsed conformation ofethane is less stable than staggered conformation of ethane. 

Reason (R) : In eclipsed conformation, the distance between the two methyl group is minimum and so there is maximum repulsion between them and it is the least stable conformer. 

(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(b) Both (A)and (R) are correct hut (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 

(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong. 

(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Answer 1

(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).