Practice question
Question
Which compound with C₆H₁₂ has a degree of unsaturation of 1 and does not exhibit geometrical isomerism?
Explanation
CH₂=CHCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ (hex-1-ene) has one double bond (degree = 1) and no geometrical isomerism due to identical substituents (H) on one carbon of the double bond.
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