Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305080483
ISBN 13: 978-1-30508-048-5

Chapter 2 - Polar Covalent Bonds; Acids and Bases - Problem - Page 33: 5

Answer

Ethylene glycol has a C-C rotation bond which leads to staggered conformation. However hydrogen bonding eclipsed is preferred in this scenario.

Work Step by Step

Ethylene glycol has a C-C rotation bond which leads to staggered conformation. However hydrogen bonding eclipsed is preferred in this scenario. This answer can be found in the chapter 2 reading.
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