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Which of the following compounds will exhibit geometrical isomerism?
- A3-Phenyl-1-butene
- B2-Phenyl-1-butene
- C1,1-Diphenyl-1-propane
- D1-Phenyl-2-butene
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Correct answer: D
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Condition for geometrical isomerism
A compound shows geometrical ( or cis-trans) isomerism about a double bond only if each carbon of the bond has two different substituents. -
Check each option
Option A: 3-Phenyl-1-butene
Structure: For the double bond:
- Left carbon = , substituents are and
- Since one double-bond carbon has two identical substituents, geometrical isomerism is not possible.
Option B: 2-Phenyl-1-butene
Structure: For the double bond:
- Left carbon = , substituents are and
- Again, one double-bond carbon has identical substituents, so geometrical isomerism is not possible.
Option C: 1,1-Diphenyl-1-propane
Structure: This is a saturated compound; there is no double bond to restrict rotation. Hence geometrical isomerism is not possible.
Option D: 1-Phenyl-2-butene
Structure: For the double bond:
- Left double-bond carbon has substituents: and
- Right double-bond carbon has substituents: and
Each carbon of the double bond has two different groups, so geometrical isomerism is possible.
- Conclusion Only Option D exhibits geometrical isomerism.
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