NEET · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.2 Organic chemistry isomerism
Which one of the following compounds can exist as cis-trans isomers?
- A Pent-1-ene
- B 2-Methylhex-2-ene
- C 1, 1-Dimethylcyclopropane
- D 1, 2-Dimethylcyclohexane
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) 1, 2-Dimethylcyclohexane
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Detailed explanation
For GI in alkene, each terminal individually must have different atoms/groups attached to it.
For GI in cyclo-alkane, at least two \(sp ^3 C\) of ring individually must have different atoms/groups attached to it.

For GI in cyclo-alkane, at least two \(sp ^3 C\) of ring individually must have different atoms/groups attached to it.

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