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Nikita Sharma posted an Question
August 01, 2022 • 04:30 am 30 points
  • CSIR NET
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In cycloalkane, what is the difference between torsional strain and angle strain? a) tortional strain refers to eclipsed ch2 groups; angle stain refers to the c

In cycloalkane, what is the difference between torsional strain and angle strain? A) Tortional strain refers to eclipsed CH2 groups; angle stain refers to the C- C bond angle B) Torsional stain refers to the size of the ring; angle stain refers to eclipsed CH2 groups C) Torsional strain refers to eclipsed CH2 groups; angle strain refers to unfavorable orbital overlap D) Torsional strain refers to the size of the ring; angle strain refers to unfavorable orbital overlap

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    Shabir ahmad bhat best-answer

    Torsional strain refers to repulsion between two eclipsing atoms/ groups when a molecule is rotated between C-C sigma bond. whereas angle strain arises due to deviation from normal C-C bond angle. option A is correct

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