Which of the Following Compounds Is the Most Stable

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is the most stable?

• A) (E)-2-methyl-1,3-pentadiene
• B) 2-methyl-1,2-pentadiene
• C) (Z)-2-methyl-1,3-pentadiene
• D) 2-methyl-2,3-pentadiene
• E) 2-methyl-1,4-pentadiene

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