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Which statement `(s)` is/are wrong about the interconversion of trans `-` and `cis-` isomeric alkenes by ultraviiolet radiation with a suitable photosensitiser ?

A

`U.V.` radiation provides energy to excit `pi bar(e)` into an anti`-` bonding `pi` molecular orbital `(pi ^(**) ABMO)` momentarily breaking the `pi-` bond.

B

Rotation about the `(C-C)` single bond of either excited `cis-` or trans `-` molecule gives a common non `-` planar intermediat. When the `bar(e)` returns to the ground state, the `pi-`bond reforms and the same mixture of the two geometric isomers results from either starting isomer.

C

Because the rate of return from the common intermediat to the cis`-` ground state is faster , the `cis-`predominates even though is has the higher energy. The product ratio is kinetically controlled and not thermodynamically controlled.

D

Because the rate of return from the common intermediate to the trand `-` ground state is faster, the trans`-` predominates and has lesser energy. The product ratio is thermodynamically controlled and not kinetically controlled.

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