Which of the following is the correct representation of cis-2-butene?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is the correct representation of cis-2-butene?
  1. CH3-CH=CH-CH3
  2. CH3-CH=CH-CH2
  3. CH3-CH=CH-CH3
  4. CH3-CH2-CH=CH2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is the correct representation of cis-2-butene?
  • Step 1: Understand that cis-2-butene is an alkene, which means it has a double bond.
  • Step 2: Identify the carbon atoms in butene. Butene has four carbon atoms (C1, C2, C3, C4).
  • Step 3: Recognize that the '2' in cis-2-butene indicates that the double bond is between the second and third carbon atoms (C2=C3).
  • Step 4: Note that 'cis' means that the two methyl groups (CH3) are on the same side of the double bond.
  • Step 5: Draw the structure: Place the two methyl groups (CH3) on the same side of the double bond between C2 and C3.
  • Step 6: Write the full structure: The correct representation is CH3-CH=CH-CH3, with the two CH3 groups on the same side.
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