Q5 / 75 · JEE Main 2026 (24 January Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: There are several conformers for n -butane. Out of those conformers, Figure is the least stable and most stable conformer is Figure
Statement II: As the dihedral angle increases, torsional strain decreases from (X) to $(\mathrm{Y})$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  • A
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Correct answer
    B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • C
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • D
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Solution

Both statements are true.

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

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