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Which of the following alkenes is the most stable?

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(CH3)2CH=CH2
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CH3CH=CHCH3
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(CH3)2C=C(CH3)2
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CH3CH=CH2
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Solution

The correct option is C (CH3)2C=C(CH3)2
The alkene 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene, a tetra-substituted alkene is the most stable.
This is because, according to the Saytzeff's rule, the more substituted the alkene, the more stable it is.

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