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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question
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What happens if there is no free rotation about a bond?
Options
A The molecule becomes an alkane
B Substituents can be ignored
C Stereoisomers like cis/trans can exist
Correct Answer
D The bond becomes longer
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lack of rotation (typical of double bonds) allows for fixed spatial arrangements.

Hint

This leads to geometric isomerism.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 895 of 1999
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