NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is the main difference between geometrical and optical isomerism?
Options
- AGeometrical isomerism involves the rotation of plane-polarized light, while optical isomerism involves the spa
- BGeometrical isomerism is a type of structural isomerism, while optical isomerism is a type of stereoisomerism.
- CGeometrical isomerism only occurs in inorganic compounds, while optical isomerism only occurs in organic compo
- DGeometrical isomerism is a rare phenomenon, while optical isomerism is common in nature.
Correct answer
A. Geometrical isomerism involves the rotation of plane-polarized light, while optical isomerism involves the spa
Step-by-step solution
The main difference between geometrical and optical isomerism is that geometrical isomerism involves the rotation of plane-polarized light due to different spatial arrangements of groups around a double bond, while optical isomerism involves the spatial arrangement of atoms or groups in a molecule, resulting in the ability to rotate plane-polarized light.