Which of the following alkenes is the most stable?
A
(CH3)2CH=CH2
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B
CH3CH=CHCH3
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C
(CH3)2C=C(CH3)2
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D
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.