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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

Which of the following does not show geometrical isomerism?
(1) 1, 2-dichloro -1 – pentene
(2) 1, 3 – dichloro – 2 – pentene
(3) 1, 1 – dichloro – 1 – pentene
(4) 1, 4 – dichloro – 2 – pentene

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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1, 1- dichloro-1- pentene does not show geometrical isomerism because of the unsymmetrical alkene.
Hence option (3) is the answer.


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