Which type of isomerism is shown by fumaric acid and maleic acid?
Correct answer: B. Geometrical isomers
- A. Functional group isomers
- B. Geometrical isomers
- C. Optical isomers
- D. Position isomers
Explanation
Geometrical isomers, also known as cis-trans isomers or E-Z isomers, are a type of stereoisomerism that occurs due to the restricted rotation around a double bond or within a ring structure. This restriction leads to different spatial arrangements of the substituents attached to the carbon atoms involved in the double bond or ring
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