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Q. Assertion: Maleic acid shows geometrical isomerism.
Reason: It has -C = C- bond.

AIIMSAIIMS 2000Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Solution:

Geometrical isomerism is possible when different groups are attached to the double bonded carbon atoms. e.g. maleic acid and fumaric acid are geometrical isomers.

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