Practice question
Question
An organic compound with molecular formula C₆H₁₂ forms three structural isomers, one of which exhibits geometrical isomerism. What is one possible structure?
Explanation
C₆H₁₂ can be hexene (e.g., CH₃CH₂CH₂CH=CHCH₃, hex-2-ene), which shows cis/trans isomerism. Hexene has three main structural isomers: hex-1-ene, hex-2-ene, hex-3-ene.
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