Chemistry - STEREO ISOMERISM Question with Solution | TestHub

Question Explanation: Identify the compound that can show geometrical isomerism as well as optical activity.

Concept: Stereoisomerism (G.I. and O.I.).

Solution:

A. 1,1-Dichlorocyclohexane. × (No G.I.) →

can not show stereomerism.

B. 1,2-Dichlorocyclohexane. ✓ (G.I. (cis/trans) and O.I. (trans form))

C. 1,3-Dichlorocyclohexane. ✓ (G.I. and O.I.)

D. 1,4-Dichlorocyclohexane. × (No O.I.) →

can show cis & trans isomerism but due to plane of symmetry or C.O.S. can not show optical activity.

Final Answer: (B) and (C)