Which One of the Following Dienes Is Least Stable

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following dienes is least stable?

• A) CH₃CH=CHCH=CHCH₃
• B) CH₃CH=CHCH₂CH=CH₂
• C) CH₂=CHCH₂CH₂CH=CH₂
• D) CH₂=CHCH(CH₃)CH=CH₂
• E) CH₃CH=C=CHCH₂CH₃

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