Q2 / 57 · JEE Advanced 2021 (Paper 1) · Chemistry

Among the following, the conformation that corresponds to the most stable conformation of meso-butane- $2, 3$ -diol is

A
Correct answer
B
C
D

Solution

meso-butane-

2, 3

-diol is

The Gauche form will be the most stable due to the presence of an intramolecular $H$ -bonding between both hydroxy group.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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