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Number of geometrical isomers of 1,2,3,4-tetrachlorocyclobutane are :

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Each of the four ring carbons carries one Cl, either above or below the ring. Distinct patterns : all four Cl on the same side (1); one Cl opposite (1); two Cl opposite, adjacent 1,2- (1); two Cl opposite, across the ring 1,3- (1). Three Cl opposite is the same as one Cl opposite.

Total = 4.

Ans. 4

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