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Explain the cause of geometrical isomerism and state the properties of geometrical isomers.

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Restricted rotation of carbon atoms about a double bond
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ICSE-ORGANIC CHEMISTRY : SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES -VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
  1. Out of cis and trans isomers, which isomer is more stable ?

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  2. Can a compound of the type axC = Cay show geometrical isomerism ?

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  4. Do geometrical isomers possess similar physical properties?

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  5. Name the prism passing through which ordinary light changes into plane...

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  6. Name the instrument used to measure the optical activity of a substanc...

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  7. Is the letter H chiral in nature ?

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  8. When is a molecule said to be chiral?

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  9. What is the necessary and sufficient condition for a molecule to be op...

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  10. In which direction does a d-isomer rotate the plane of plane polarised...

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  11. What is the effect of a dl-mixture on plane polarised light?

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  12. Why is the net rotation of meso-tartaric acid zero ?

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  13. Is 1-hydroxypropanoic acid optically active ?

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  14. What is soda-lime test for detection of nitrogen in a compound?

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  15. What do you understand by Lassaigne solution ?

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  16. In the Lassaigne’s test for nitrogen in an organic compound, the Pruss...

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  17. For testing halogens in an organic compound with AgNO(3) solution, sod...

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  18. During sodium extract preparation for Lassaigne's test both N and S pr...

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  19. What is chloroform layer test?

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  20. What is the role of reduced copper gauze in the estimation of nitrogen...

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