How many different stereoisomers are possible for the following compound?

$C l - C H = C H - C H (C l) - C H = C H - C l$

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Solution

The correct option is C 3
There is no stereocenter in the given compound. So, only geometrical isomerism is possible. There are two double bonds. So, only three geometrical isomers of cis-cis, trans-trans and sic-trans are possible.

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