Which of the following compounds shows geometrical isomerism?
General Organic Chemistry (GOC) · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Which of the following compounds shows geometrical isomerism?
- a
2-methylpent-2-ene
- b✓
4-methylpent-2-ene
- c
4-methylpent-1-ene
- d
2-methylpent-1-ene
4-methylpent-2-ene
Step 1: Identifying Geometrical Isomerism in Alkenes
Geometrical isomerism ( or ) requires each carbon of the double bond to be attached to two different groups.
- 2-methylpent-2-ene: (One carbon has two methyls - No GI)
- 4-methylpent-1-ene: (Terminal bond - No GI)
- 2-methylpent-1-ene: (Terminal bond - No GI)
- 4-methylpent-2-ene:
Step 2: Final Evaluation In 4-methylpent-2-ene, the C2 is attached to H and Me, and C3 is attached to H and Isopropyl. Both possess two different groups.
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