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Number of geometrical isomers for the molecules if R is same?

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5
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3
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Solution

The correct option is B 3
The given compound has two double bond and it is symmetrical if it has same R group at the terminals.
This arrangement of molecules, will have 3 geometrical isomers.
They are
(i) Cis, Cis
(ii) Trans, Trans
(iii) Cis, Trans/ Trans, Cis

For this kind of arrangement, both Cis, Trans and Trans, Cis isomers are identical.


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