Abstract:
This paper presents the various geometric conformations of ascorbic acid (Asc) and analyzes the stability of these conformations depending on the solvent used. Studies have shown that all possible conformations of ascorbic acid become more stable in the presence of a solvent, particularly in water. Regarding the stability of the conformations based on the orientation of the hydroxyl groups, the most stable conformer was identified as γ molecular structure, which recorded the lowest free energy, indicating superior energetic stability.
