Which of the following best explains the relative stabilities of the eclipsed and staggered forms of ethane? The ________ form has the most ________ strain.
A)eclipsed; steric
B)eclipsed; torsional
C)staggered; steric
D)staggered; torsional

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The eclipsed form of ethane has the most torsional strain because the hydrogen atoms are aligned, causing repulsion between electron clouds.

Which of the Following Best Explains the Relative Stabilities of the Eclipsed