Which of the following compounds is NOT able to show cis – trans isomerism?

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Concept:

Isomers:

  • These are the compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structures or stereochemistries.
  • There is a wide range of classification of organic molecules based on their structures.

Geometrical isomerism:

  • Geometrical isomerism is shown in molecules that have a carbon-carbon double bond C = C.
  • Geometrical isomerism is shown only when each carbon atom of the double bond is attached to two different atoms or groups.
  • Compounds of the type abC = Cad, abC = Cab, and abC = Cde will show geometrical isomerism, where a, b,d, e are alkyl groups.
  • The cause of geometrical isomerism is restricted rotation about a C = C bond.

Cis and trans isomerism:

  • In a geometrical isomer, if the two identical groups are situated on the same side of the C = C then that is called the cis isomer.
  • In a geometrical isomer, if the two identical groups are situated on the opposite side of the C = C then that is called the trans isomer.
  • Cis trans isomerism is also shown in cyclic compounds in which two of its ring atoms have different groups attached to its exocyclic single bonds.

Additional Information

  • The cis and trans isomers have different physical and chemical properties.
  • The trans isomers generally gave higher melting points than the cis ones.
  • The dipole moment is greater in the case of cis isomers.

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