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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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Which of the following alkenes has no geometric isomers?
Options
A 2-Pentene
B 3-Hexene
C 2-Methyl-2-butene
Correct Answer
D 2-Butene
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-Methyl-2-butene has two methyl groups on one carbon of the double bond (C=CR2), so it cannot exhibit cis/trans isomerism.

Hint

One carbon has two identical substituents.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 159 of 1999
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