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1. Which of the following statements about Molecular Configuration and Molecular

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Question

1.      Which of the following statements about Molecular Configuration and Molecular Conformation are True

(a) Molecular Configuration can be changed most easily by bond rotation

(b) Molecular Configuration can only be changed by breaking and remaking bonds

(c) Molecular Conformation can be changed most easily by bond length changes

(d) Molecular Configuration can be changed most easily by bond length changes

(e) Molecular Conformation changes result in different stereoisomers

(a) Molecular Configuration can be changed most easily by bond rotation

(b) Molecular Configuration can only be changed by breaking and remaking bonds

(c) Molecular Conformation can be changed most easily by bond length changes

(d) Molecular Configuration can be changed most easily by bond length changes

(e) Molecular Conformation changes result in different stereoisomers

Explanation / Answer

(b) Molecular Configuration can only be changed by breaking and remaking bonds.