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How many geometrical isomers are possible for the following compound?



A

2

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3

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4

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8

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Solution

The correct option is A

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The correct option is a).
Only the carbon of the central double bond has two different substituents. Therefore, geometrical isomerism is possible only around this double bond and hence two isomers, i.e., cis and trans are possible.


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