Which form of geometric isomer has a higher boiling point and why?

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"Cis" compounds have high boiling point than trans-but-2-ene.
This is because the cis-but-2-ene is unsymmetrical and more polar whereas the trans-but-2-ene is less polar and more symmetrical.

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