NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Does propene obtained from the reduction of propyne using Pd/C show geometrical isomerism? Why or why not?
Options
- AYes, because it has a double bond.
- BYes, because of the cis and trans configurations.
- CNo, because it lacks a double bond.
- DNo, because it is a linear molecule.
Correct answer
B. Yes, because of the cis and trans configurations.
Step-by-step solution
Propene (CH 3 CH=CH 2 ) does show geometrical (cis-trans) isomerism because it has a double bond, which restricts rotation, and can exist in both cis and trans configurations.