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Which of the following compounds will not show geometrical isomerism?

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3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid

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2-Butene

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3-Methyl-2-butenoic acid

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3-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B 3-Methyl-2-butenoic acid
Two same groups(Me) on C-3; hence do not show geometrical isomerism

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