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Q. Geometrical isomerism is not shown by

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Solution:

A compound containing a double bond can show geometrical isomerism only when identical groups are not present on the double bonded carbon. $1,1-$dichloro-$1$-pentene, i.e.

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cannot show geometrical isomerism because on $C-l $ identical groups ($Cl$ ) are present.