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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question

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Which of the following is a cumulated diene?
Options
A 1,3-Butadiene
B 1,2-Butadiene
Correct Answer
C 1,4-Pentadiene
D Cyclohexadiene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cumulated dienes have two double bonds on the same carbon (C=C=C). 1,2-Butadiene (CH2=C=CH-CH3) is an example. They are less stable than conjugated dienes.

Hint

Adjacent double bonds.

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