A chemistry problem by A Former Brilliant Member
Chemistry
Level
4
B and D both are most stable
C
D
all are of same stability
A
B
A and C both are most stable
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1 solution
First check which of the structures represents erythro form. In this case, gauche conformer is preferred due to the stability achieved by intramolecular hydrogen bonding