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  4. Assertion: Staggered conformation of ethane is most stable while eclipsed conformation is least stable. Reason: Staggered form has the least torsional strain and the eclipsed form has the maximum torsional strain.

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Q. Assertion : Staggered conformation of ethane is most stable while eclipsed conformation is least stable.
Reason : Staggered form has the least torsional strain and the eclipsed form has the maximum torsional strain.

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Correct answer is (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion