Conformation refers to the spatial arrangement of substituent groups that are free to assume different positions in space without

breaking any bonds because of freedom of bond rotation.

configuration denotes spatial arrangement of organic molecule that is conferred by presence of double bonds around which there is no freedom of rotation.

Relative to polymer chains, the difference between configuration and conformation is that conformation is used in reference to the outline or shape of the chain molecule, whereas, configuration refers to the arrangement of atom positions along the chain that are not alterable except by the breaking and reforming of primary bonds

conformation is the spatial arrangment of atoms in a molecule that come from free rotation of atoms about a single bond. It can be changed without breaking single bond.

configuration is the spatial arrangment of bonds and can be changed only by breaking bond s.