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Can (CH3)2C=C(Cl)H(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{C}=\text{C}(\text{Cl})\text{H} show GI?

Expert Answer

No. One carbon is attached to two identical methyl groups. GI requires 2 different groups on each double-bonded carbon.

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