what is the difference between conformation and
configuration?

Answer Posted / subhash

Conformation are three dimensional arrangement in the space of the atoms in a molecule which are "interconvertible" by rotating around a single bond

Configuration are three dimensional arrangement in space of the atom in molecule which are "not inconvertible" by rotating around

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