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QJEEM02Chf754: JEE Main 2002 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM02Chf754 Solution: Which of the following does not show geometrical isomerism?

Which of the following does not show geometrical isomerism?

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  • A 1,2-dichloro-1-pentene
  • B 1,3-dichloro-2-pentene
  • C 1,1-dichloro-1-pentene
  • D 1,4-dichloro-2-pentene

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AIEEE 2002 Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 252 English Explanation

does not show geometrical isomerism due to presence of two similar Cl atoms on the same C-atom. Geometrical isomerism is shown by compounds in which the groups/atoms attached to C=C are different.

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