Asked in UHS MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

Which one of the following compounds show cis-trans isomerism?

Correct answer: C. 1-bromo-2-chloropropene

  • A. 1-butene
  • B. 1-hexene
  • C. 1-bromo-2-chloropropene
  • D. Propene

Explanation

Explanation:1-bromo-2-chloropropene has two different groups (bromo and chloro) attached to the double bond, allowing for the possibility of cis-trans isomerism. 1-butene has only one substituent attached to the double bond and cannot exhibit cis-trans isomerism.1-hexene also has only one substituent attached to the double bond and cannot exhibit cis-trans isomerism. Propene has only one substituent attached to the double bond and cannot exhibit cis-trans isomerism.

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