Question

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

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
• C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
• D. Assertion is false but Reason is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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.