JEE Main 2025 — General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2025 (22 Jan Shift 1)
Question
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.
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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B(A), (D) and (E) Only
Step-by-step explanation
(A) . GI is not possible
(B) Trans isomer has identical atoms/groups on the opposite side of double bond.
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