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Topic: How is the gauche conformation stabilized in 1,2-ethandiol?  (Read 3019 times)

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Offline dkmk

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How is the gauche conformation stabilized in 1,2-ethandiol?
« on: October 10, 2010, 07:40:57 PM »
Hello ChemForums,

I don't know for sure why the h-bonds in 1,2-ethanediol stabilize the gauche form. Also, a picture of the interaction would really help.

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Offline Jorriss

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Re: How is the gauche conformation stabilized in 1,2-ethandiol?
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2010, 09:38:25 PM »
Can you think of any intramolecular forces present?
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