Chemistry-Alkenes

NEET Chemistry Alkenes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11

Consider a diagram showing two forms of but-2-ene. Which form is non-polar due to the cancellation of dipole moments of C-CH3 bonds?

Question diagram
A

Trans-but-2-ene

B

Cis-but-2-ene

C

Both forms are non-polar

D

Neither form is non-polar

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In trans-but-2-ene, the two methyl groups are in opposite directions, which cancels the dipole moments of C-CH3 bonds, making it non-polar.

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