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JEE Main 2019General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 2)

Question

Which of these factors does not govern the stability of a conformation in acyclic compounds?

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Correct answer
BAngle strain

Step-by-step explanation

In acyclic compound torsional, steric and Van der wall's strains are present

In cyclic compound angle strain is found due to ring. Hence, in acyclic compounds angle strain does not govern the stability of a confirmation.

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