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Does the structure below exhibit geometric isomerism? ch3 tally1 ch3― c ―ch═ch―ch3 tally1 ch3

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YES! The given compound exhibit Geometrical Isomerism.

Step-by-step explanation:
In Geometrical Isomerism or Cis-Trans Isomerism, isomers possess same molecular formula, same structural formula with a double bond and with a only difference in the arrangement of atoms or group of atoms about the double bond in three dimensional space.
4,4-dimethylpent-2-ene (given problem) has two groups about the double bond i.e. Methyl (CH₃-) and tertiary Butyl [(CH₃)₃-C-]. In cis configuration both groups are at same side of the double bond, while in trans configuration both groups are located opposite to each other as shown below,
Does the structure below exhibit geometric isomerism? ch3 tally1 ch3― c ―ch═ch―ch-example-1
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