Which of the following can exhibit cis-trans isomerism?

H C \equiv C H

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C l C H = C H C l

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C H_{3} C H C l - C O O H

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C l C H_{2} - C H_{2} C l

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Solution

The correct option is B $C l C H = C H C l$

Only compounds with a double bond and atleast 2 different substituents on either side can exhibit cis-trans isomerism.

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