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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.2 Organic chemistry isomerism

The incorrect statements regarding geometrical isomerism are :
(A) Propene shows geometrical isomerism.
(B) Trans isomer has identical atoms/groups on the opposite sides of the double bond.
(C) Cis-but-2-ene has higher dipole moment than trans-but-2-ene.
(D) 2-methylbut-2-ene shows two geometrical isomers.
(E) Trans-isomer has lower melting point than cis isomer.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (E) Only
  2. B (A), (D) and (E) Only
  3. C (B) and (C) Only
  4. D (C), (D) and (E) Only
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(B) (A), (D) and (E) Only

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(A) \(\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_2\). GI is not possible (B) Trans isomer has identical atoms/groups on the opposite side of double bond.
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