which-conformation-is-the-least-stable-and-most-stable

Question

Which conformation is the least stable and most stable?

Newman projections of alkanes showing four conformations labeled (i) to (iv) for stability comparison.

Accepted Answer

least stable: (iv)

most stable: (i)

Answer

least stable: (iii)

most stable: (iv)

Answer

least stable: (ii)

most stable: (iii)

Answer

least stable: (i)

most stable: (ii)