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Number of geometrical isomers of the given compound are :

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Answer:
A
Solution:

CH₃-CH=C(CH=CH-CH₃)₂ : the central double bond cannot show geometrical isomerism because that sp² carbon carries two identical -CH=CH-CH₃ groups. Only the two terminal C=C bonds are stereogenic.

Total = 2 x 2 = 4.

Ans. 4

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