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Question from: Chemistry

Geometric isomerism can exist in

A)  

hex‑3‑ene

B)  

hexane

C)  

prop‑1‑ene

D)  

3‑methylbut‑1‑ene

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Correct answer: hex-3-ene.

Explanation: Geometric (cis/trans or E/Z) isomerism in alkenes requires a C=C double bond where each double-bonded carbon bears two different substituents (restricted rotation + different groups).

  • hex-3-ene — The C3=C4 carbons each have H and an ethyl group (different on each carbon) ⇒ cis/trans possible.
  • hexane — Saturated (no C=C) ⇒ no geometric isomerism.
  • prop-1-ene — One C of the double bond is CH2 (two identical H) ⇒ no geometric isomerism.
  • 3-methylbut-1-ene — Terminal alkene (CH2=), first C has two H ⇒ no geometric isomerism.

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