Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024

The number of geometrical isomers of butene are:

A
2
B
3
C
5
D
4
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Correct Option: A

Butene (C4H8) has different forms. Considering 2-butene (CH3-CH=CH-CH3):

  • 2-butene exhibits geometrical (cis-trans) isomerism because the double-bonded carbons have two different groups attached.
  • Two isomers exist: cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene.

Therefore, there are 2 geometrical isomers.

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