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QJEEM21Chc6db: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Chc6db Solution: Arrange the following conformational isomers of n-butane in…

Arrange the following conformational isomers of n-butane in order of their increasing potential energy :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 130 English

Multiple Choice Options

  • A II < III < IV < I
  • B I < IV < III < II
  • C II < IV < III < I
  • D I < III < IV < II

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

More stable less potential energy.

Stability order : I > III > IV > II

So

Potential energy : II > IV > III > I

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