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CHM 102 Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics Objective Question

Question

Which of the following compounds contains isolated double bonds?
Options
A 1,3-Butadiene
B 1,4-Pentadiene
Correct Answer
C Benzene
D 1,3-Cyclohexadiene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1,4-Pentadiene (CH2=CH-CH2-CH=CH2) has double bonds separated by two single bonds (CH2), so they are isolated and do not interact.

Hint

Double bonds separated by more than one single bond.

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