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Organic Chemistry — Test

Question 6 • Chemistry

What are geometric isomers?

Answer
A
compounds that have the same types of atoms arranged in different orders
B
compounds that have the same atoms arranged in the same order, and have the same three-dimensional orientations
C
compounds that have the same atoms arranged in the same order, but with different three-dimensional orientations
D
compounds that have the same number of carbon atoms arranged in different orders

Explanation

Geometric isomers have the same atoms connected in the same order, but differ in how groups are oriented in space. This can occur when rotation is restricted, such as around a carbon–carbon double bond. Therefore, the correct choice is “compounds that have the same atoms arranged in the same order, but with different three-dimensional orientations.”

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