Medium MCQ +4 / -1

Which of the following is the most stable alkene?

  1. A Ethene
  2. B Propene
  3. C But-2-ene Correct answer
  4. D Isobutene

Solution

Stability of alkenes: more substituted > less substituted. Trans-but-2-ene is most stable (disubstituted, trans).

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Hydrocarbons · Topic: Alkenes

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