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

Updated On: Apr 30, 2024
  • Bond angle changes but bond length remains same
  • Both bond angle and bond length change
  • Both bond angles and bond length remains same
  • Bond angle remains same but bond length changes
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

There is no change in bond angles and bond lengths in the conformations of ethane. There is only change in dihedral angle.
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  1. Saturated hydrocarbons - Saturated hydrocarbons are those compounds where there is a single bond exists between carbon atoms and are saturated with atoms of hydrogen.
  2. Unsaturated hydrocarbons - Hydrocarbons comprises of at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms are known as unsaturated hydrocarbons.
  3. Aliphatic hydrocarbons - The term denotes the hydrocarbons formed as an outcome of the chemical degradation of fats. Aliphatic hydrocarbons are basically chemical compounds.
  4. Aromatic hydrocarbons - They are distinguished because of the presence of benzene rings in them. They give away distinct types of aroma. These hydrocarbons comprises of only hydrogen and carbon atoms.