Hydrocarbons Question 301
Question: Which of the following is the most stable alkene [AIIMS 1998; KCET (Med.) 2000; CPMT 2003]
Options:
A) $ R_2C=CR_2 $
B) $ RCH=CHR $
C) $ RCH_2=CH_2R $
D) $ CH_2=CH_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
We know that greater the number of alkyl groups attached to double bonded carbon atoms, more stable is the alkene.
Therefore most stable is $ R_2C=CR_2 $
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