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Which of the following compounds can exhibit geometrical isomerism?

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2-Pentyne
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2-Pentene
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2-Methylpropene
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2-Methyl-2-butene
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Solution

The correct option is C 2-Pentene
2-Pentene can exhibit geometrical isomerism as each doubly bonded carbon atom contains different groups.
Geometrical isomerism is not possible in 2-pentyne, 2-methyl propene and 2-methyl-2-butene.
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