Introduction to Geometric Isomerism

Q. Which of the following statement is true regarding cis and trans-2-butenes?

1. cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene isomers have the same structure and same arrangement of atoms or groups in space
2. Trans-alkenes and cis-alkene are generally equal in stability
3. cis-2-butene are generally more stable than trans-2-butene due to less steric crowding.
4. cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene isomers have the same structure and different arrangement of atoms or groups in space

Q. What is the minimum number of carbons required for an organic compound to show geometrical isomerism?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Q. Isomerism that arises out of the difference in spatial arrangement of atoms or groups about the doubly bonded carbon atoms are called?

1. Structural Isomerism
   
2. Position Isomerism
   
3. Geometrical Isomerism
   
4. None of the above

Q.

In which of the following cyclic chain is the main chain?

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Q.

Which isomer of bromobutane has the lowest boiling point?

Q. Which of the following cyclic dienes does not show geometrical isomerism?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. Which one of the following shows geometrical isomerism : $CHCl=CHCl,C{H}_2=CC{l}_2,andCC{l}_2=CHCl.$

1. $CHCl=CHCl$
2. $C{H}_2=CC{l}_2$
3. $CC{l}_2=CHCl$
4. None of the above

Q. In fluorite structure :-

1. $C{a}^{+2}$ ions are ccp and $F^{-}$ ions are in octahedral voids
   
2. $C{a}^{+2}$ ions are ccp and $F^{-}$ ions are in tetrahedral voids
   
3. $C{a}^{+2}$ ions are in bcc and $F^{-}$ ions are in cubical voids
   
4. $F^{-}$ ions are ccp and $C{a}^{+2}$ ions are in tetrahedral voids

Q. The number of geometrical isomers of $C{H}_3-CH=CH-CH=CH-CH=CH-C{H}_3$ is

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 3

Q. Geometrical isomerism is possible in case of -
a) Pent-2-ene
b) Ethene
c) Butane
d) Hex-3-ene

1. a, c
2. b, c
3. a, d
4. a, b

Q. Which kind of isomerism is exhibited by octahedral $Co(N{H}_3{)}_{4}B{r}_{2}Cl?$
[IIT-JEE, 2005]

1. (a) geometrical
2. (b) optical
3. (c) ionisation
4. (d) linkage

Q. Which of the following is more soluble in water?

1. 
2. 
3. Both (a) and (b) has similar solubility
4. Cannot be predicted

Q. The compound which shows geometrical isomerism is

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. Which kind of isomerism is exhibited by octahedral $Co(N{H}_3{)}_{4}B{r}_{2}Cl?$
[IIT-JEE, 2005]

1. (a) geometrical
2. (b) optical
3. (c) ionisation
4. (d) linkage