2-Pentene shows which type of diastereoisomerism?
Correct answer: B. Geometric isomerism
- A. Optical isomerism
- B. Geometric isomerism
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of these
Explanation
2-Pentene shows geometric isomerism. As it has a double bond, and both carbons have a different group attached to them. One carbon will have hydrogen and a methyl group, while the other has hydrogen and an ethyl group.
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