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Which type of isomerism is shown by cis and trans forms?

Answer: Geometrical isomerism.

  • A Chain isomerism
  • B Functional isomerism
  • C Geometrical isomerism
  • D Position isomerism

Correct answer: C. Geometrical isomerism

Explanation: Cis and trans forms arise due to restricted rotation around double bonds.

cis isomerClHClHsame side(Cl groups together)trans isomerClHHClopposite sides(Cl groups apart)

Geometric (cis-trans) isomers of 1,2-dichloroethene differ only in the relative arrangement of groups across the rigid C=C double bond.

Concept context

General Organic Chemistry covers the rules behind all organic reactions. Covers inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, types of reactions (substitution, addition, elimination), and isomerism including optical and geometric forms.

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