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

Practice Questions

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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds can show 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. In this case, we are looking at 2-hexene.
  • Step 3: Check if 2-hexene 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-bonded carbons. In 2-hexene, the groups can be arranged on the same side (cis) or opposite sides (trans).
  • Step 5: Conclude that since 2-hexene has a double bond and different groups can be arranged, it can show cis-trans isomerism.
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