Which of the following compounds can exhibit cis-trans isomerism?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following compounds can exhibit cis-trans isomerism?
  1. 1-hexene
  2. Cyclohexane
  3. 2-hexene
  4. Benzene

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds can exhibit cis-trans isomerism?
  • Step 1: Understand what cis-trans isomerism is. It occurs in compounds with a double bond where the groups attached to the double-bonded carbons can be arranged differently.
  • Step 2: Identify the compound in the question, which is 2-hexene. It has a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Look at the groups attached to the double bond in 2-hexene. If the same groups are on the same side, it's called 'cis'. If they are on opposite sides, it's called 'trans'.
  • Step 4: Confirm that 2-hexene can have these two different arrangements (cis and trans) because of its double bond.
  • Step 5: Conclude that 2-hexene can exhibit cis-trans isomerism.
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