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With respect to the conformers of ethane, which of the following statements is true?

1. Bond angle changes but bond length remains same
2. Both bond angle and bond length change
3. Both bond angles and bond length remains same
4. Bond angle remains same but bond length changes

Correct answer: Both bond angles and bond length remains same

Solution

Conformers of ethane have the same bond angles and bond lengths, but differ in their spatial arrangement.

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