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Question
Which of the following is capable of exhibiting cis-trans isomerism?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
2-Butene (CH3CH=CHCH3) can exhibit cis-trans isomerism because each carbon of the double bond has two different groups (H and CH3). 1-Butene has CH2 at one end, ethene has identical groups, and 1-pentene also has CH2 at one end.
Hint
Which alkene has different groups on each carbon of the double bond?