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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2022 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q90 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2022 Chemistry Q90: The eclipsed conformation of CH₃CH₂Cl is 15 kJ/mol and is less…

QuestionConformations / torsional strain

The eclipsed conformation of CH₃CH₂Cl is 15 kJ/mol and is less stable than the staggered conformation. How much is H, Cl eclipsing interaction worth in destabilization? (where H, H eclipsing interaction worth = 4 kJ/mol)

  1. (a) 8 kJ/mol
  2. (b) 11 kJ/mol
  3. (c) 7 kJ/mol
  4. (d) 12 kJ/mol

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