9701 MCQ Solution 60

Question 60: [Organic > Introductory Organic]

How many structural and cis-trans isomers are there for dichloropropene, C3H4Cl2?

A 3

B 5

C 6

D 7

Reference: Past Exam Paper -June 2003 Paper 1 Q20

Solution 60:

Answer: D.

The isomers are :

1. 1,1-dicholoropropene
2. cis 1,2-dichloropropene
3. trans 1,2-dicholoropropene
4. cis 1,3-dichloropropene
5. trans 1,3-dichloropropene
6. 2,3-dichloropropene
7. 3,3-dichloropropene