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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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What type of isomerism arises from the restricted rotation around a carbon-carbon double bond?
Options
A Conformational isomerism
B Structural isomerism
C Geometrical isomerism (cis/trans)
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D Optical isomerism
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Restricted rotation around the C=C double bond allows for geometrical isomerism (cis/trans or E/Z) when each carbon has two different substituents.

Hint

Double bonds do not rotate freely.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 124 of 1999
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