AIIMS2016Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2016 Chemistry Conformational Analysis Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion: Staggered conformation of ethane is 12.5 kJ mol⁻¹ more stable than the eclipsed conformation. Reason: The two conformations of ethane cannot be separated at room temperature.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option B

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