QuestionConformational analysis / gauche effect
The most stable conformer of 1,2-difluoroethane in the gas phase is :

- (a) Staggered anti (F–C–C–F dihedral 180°)
- (b) Staggered gauche (F–C–C–F dihedral 60°)
- (c) Eclipsed (F–C–C–F dihedral 120°)
- (d) Eclipsed (F–C–C–F dihedral 0°)
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