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With respect to the conformers of ethane, which of the following statements is true?

  1. A
    Bond angle changes but bond length remains same
  2. B
    Both bond angle and bond length change
  3. C
    Both bond angles and bond length remains same
  4. D
    Bond angle remains same but bond length changes

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

In the different conformations of ethane (staggered, eclipsed, etc.), the molecule rotates around the sigma bond. This rotation changes the dihedral angle (torsional angle) between the bonds on adjacent carbons, but the actual bond lengths ( and ) and the bond angles ( and ) remain constant.

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With respect to the conformers of ethane, which of the following statements is true?
A
Bond angle changes but bond length remains same
B
Both bond angle and bond length change
C
Both bond angles and bond length remains same
D
Bond angle remains same but bond length changes

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