Number of geometrical isomers possible for the given structure is/are ___________.
Correct Answer: 4
Solution and Explanation
To determine the number of geometrical isomers for the given structure:
Identifying Stereocenters: The given structure contains three stereocenters, which influence the overall geometric configurations.
Counting Geometrical Isomers: The maximum potential geometric isomers can be calculated using the formula:
Total Geometrical Isomers = 2n
where n is the number of stereocenters. In this case:
23 = 8
However, due to symmetry in the molecule, some configurations are equivalent, reducing the number of unique geometrical isomers.
Final Count: Considering the symmetry and equivalent configurations, the total number of unique geometrical isomers for the given structure is 4.
Top Questions on Isomerism
The incorrect statements regarding geometrical isomerism are:
(A) Propene shows geometrical isomerism.
(B) Trans isomer has identical atoms/groups on the opposite sides of the double bond.
(C) Cis-but-2-ene has higher dipole moment than trans-but-2-ene.
(D) 2-methylbut-2-ene shows two geometrical isomers.
(E) Trans-isomer has lower melting point than cis isomer.
- Given below are two statements: Statement (I): \
Statement (II):
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: - Define the following:
(i) Enantiomers
(ii) Racemic mixture Given below are two statements:
Statement (I):
are isomeric compounds.
Statement (II):
are functional group isomers.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:- The number of isomers possible for a dibromo derivative (Molecular weight = 186 u) of an alkene is (Br = 80 u):
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