Which of the following compounds can exhibit geometric isomerism?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following compounds can exhibit geometric isomerism?
  1. 1-Butene
  2. 2-Butene
  3. Cyclohexane
  4. Propane

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds can exhibit geometric isomerism?
  • Step 1: Understand what geometric isomerism is. It occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula but different spatial arrangements of atoms due to the presence of a double bond or a ring structure.
  • Step 2: Identify the compound in question, which is 2-Butene. It has the formula C4H8.
  • Step 3: Check if 2-Butene has a double bond. Yes, it has a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Look at the groups attached to the double bond. In 2-Butene, the two carbon atoms involved in the double bond have different groups attached (one has a methyl group and the other has a hydrogen atom).
  • Step 5: Since 2-Butene has a double bond and different groups attached, it can exist in two forms: cis (same side) and trans (opposite sides). This means it can exhibit geometric isomerism.
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