Isomerism: structural and E/Z

Isomerism: structural and E/Z Quiz

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  1. 1. How many structural isomers has C₅H₁₂?

    • A. 2
    • B. 3
    • C. 4
    • D. 5
  2. 2. Which alkene shows E/Z isomerism?

    • A. Propene
    • B. But-1-ene
    • C. 2-methylbut-2-ene
    • D. Hex-3-ene
  3. 3. In an E isomer, the higher-priority groups are on…

    • A. opposite sides of the C=C
    • B. the same side of the C=C
    • C. the same carbon atom
    • D. a ring
  4. 4. Propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol are examples of which type of isomerism?

    • A. Chain
    • B. Functional group
    • C. E/Z
    • D. Position
  5. 5. What causes E/Z isomerism?

    • A. Free rotation about C–C bonds
    • B. A carbon atom with four different groups
    • C. Restricted rotation about C=C
    • D. Different molecular formulae

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