All of the following compounds can exist in the form of cis and trans isomers EXCEPT?:
Correct answer: D. 1 -Pentene
- A. 2-Butene
- B. 2-Pentene
- C. 1 -Bromo-2-chloropropene
- D. 1 -Pentene
Explanation
A, B, and C all show compounds that are capable of showing cis-trans isomerism because of having double-bonded carbons and different groups attached to them. However, 1-pentene can not show cis-trans isomerism because even though it has double-bonded carbons, one of its sides has similar groups (Hydrogen atoms) attached.
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