JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques JEE Main

The number of isomeric monosubstitution products theoretically possible for CH₂=CH–CH₂–CH₂–CH=CH₂ (hexa-1,5-diene) is

(A)3Correct
(B)2
(C)4
(D)6

Answer: (A)

Solution

Hexa-1,5-diene has a C₂ symmetry axis relating C1↔C6, C2↔C5 and C3↔C4, giving only 3 distinct types of

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