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Nya asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 9 years ago

Which is the more stable conformation of butane?

CH3CH2CH2CH3

OR

CH3CHCH3CH3

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    These are ISOMERS, not conformations

  • 9 years ago

    CH3CH2CH2CH3

    Because the CH3 groups are furthest apart on this which is more stable. This is the anti or trans conformation

    Source(s): Took Orgo a while back
  • Al
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    The first one.

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