In chemistry an eclipsed conformation is a conformation in which two substituents X and Y on adjacent atoms A, B are in closest proximity, implying that the torsion angle X–A–B–Y is 0°.
What is eclipsed conformation in organic chemistry?
Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Eclipsed. Eclipsed (eclipsed conformation): Two atoms and/or groups whose dihedral angle is 0o. In other words, their bonds to the axis of rotation are aligned. Also refers to a conformation which contains this arrangement.
What is eclipsed and staggered conformation?
In an eclipsed conformation the carbons are aligned so that the hydrogens are lined up with each other. This creates steric hindrance between them. In a staggered conformation the atoms are all equally spaced from each other.
