Which of the following compounds will exhibit cis-trans (isomerism) choose which one is correct:
Correct answer: D. 2- butene
- A. Butanal
- B. 2-butyne
- C. 2-butanol
- D. 2- butene
Explanation
Only compounds with a double bond and atleast 2 different substituents on either side can exhibit cis-trans isomerism. Cis- 2-butene has both methyl groups on the same side of the molecule.Trans-2-butene has the methyl groups on opposite sides of the molecule.Their structural formulas are as .
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