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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 :
- A(A) and (E) Only
- B(A), (D) and (E) Only
- C(C), (D) and (E) Only
- D(B) and (C) Only
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Correct answer: B
- Condition for geometrical isomerism
A compound shows geometrical isomerism about a double bond only if each carbon of the double bond has two different groups attached.
- Check statement (A): Propene shows geometrical isomerism
Propene is .
- Left double-bond carbon has groups: and
- Right double-bond carbon has groups: and
Since one carbon has two identical groups (), geometrical isomerism is not possible.
So, (A) is incorrect.
- Check statement (B): Trans isomer has identical atoms/groups on the opposite sides of the double bond
This is the definition of trans isomer (for simple cis-trans systems): identical or similar reference groups are on opposite sides.
So, (B) is correct.
- Check statement (C): Cis-but-2-ene has higher dipole moment than trans-but-2-ene
In cis-but-2-ene, bond dipoles reinforce each other more, so net dipole moment is higher.
In trans-but-2-ene, the dipoles cancel to a large extent, so dipole moment is lower.
So, (C) is correct.
- Check statement (D): 2-methylbut-2-ene shows two geometrical isomers
Structure of 2-methylbut-2-ene:
At the left double-bond carbon, the two groups are:
These are identical. Hence geometrical isomerism is not possible.
So, (D) is incorrect.
- Check statement (E): Trans-isomer has lower melting point than cis isomer
Generally:
- cis isomer has higher dipole moment and often higher boiling point
- trans isomer is usually more symmetrical, packs better in crystal lattice, and often has higher melting point than cis isomer
Therefore the statement "trans-isomer has lower melting point than cis isomer" is generally incorrect.
So, (E) is incorrect.
- List of incorrect statements
Incorrect statements are:
Thus the correct option is:
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer = B
Derived answer = B
So, they agree.
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