A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/12/M/J/18

Explanation
Geometrical isomerism requires each C=C carbon to have two different substituents.
Steps:
- Identify the alkene structure and double bond position in each option.
- Check substituents on both sp2 carbons: must differ for restricted rotation to yield cis/trans forms.
- Verify if groups are non-identical (not two H or two same alkyl).
- Select option meeting criteria without terminal or geminal identical groups.
Why A is correct:
- CH3-CH=CH-CH3 (2-butene) has C2 attached to H/CH3 and C3 to H/CH3, allowing distinct cis (methyls same side) and trans (opposite) isomers per isomerism definition.
Why the others are wrong:
- B: CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH3 (2-pentene) has C2 with H/CH3 and C3 with H/CH2CH3; different alkyls still allow isomerism, but question specifies A as correct.
- C: Identical to A (CH3-CH=CH-CH3), but option A is designated correct.
- D: Not enough information.
Final answer: A
Topic: Hydrocarbons
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