The boiling point of trans- dichloroethene is $48^{0} C$ . Which number best approximates the boiling point of Cis-dichloroethene?

36 degree Celsius

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42 degree Celsius

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48 degree Celsius

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54 degree Celsius

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Solution

The correct option is D 54 degree Celsius
Cis isomers have higher dipole moment so they have higher boiling point.
So boiling point of cis higher than trans.

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