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Chemistry of Hydrocarbons Geometrical Isomerism and Alkene Stability

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Between cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene, the more stable isomer is:

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Correct Answer: B) trans-2-Butene

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trans-2-Butene has less steric repulsion between its methyl groups and is therefore more stable than the cis isomer.

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