Hydrocarbons Question 36

Question: Which of the following is the most stable

Options:

A) 1-butene

B) 2-pentene

C) 1-pentene

D) 2-butene

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ CH_3-CH=CH-CH_2-CH_3 $ will be the most stable because greater the number of alkyl groups attached to double bonded carbon atoms, more stable is the alkene.