Chemistry · Isomerism

JEE Main 2024 — 6 April, Shift 2 — Question 67

The incorrect statement regarding the geometrical isomers of 2-butene is:

  1. Option A:

    cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene are not interconvertible at room temperature.

  2. Option B:

    cis-2-butene has less dipole moment than trans-2-butene.

    Correct
  3. Option C:

    trans-2-butene is more stable than cis-2-butene.

  4. Option D:

    cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene are stereoisomers.

Answer: B

Step-by-step solution

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Cis-but-2-ene has higher Dipole moment than trans-but-2-ene.

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Exam
JEE Main 2024
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Isomerism
Topic
Geometrical Isomerism
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