Which of the following alkenes shows cis-trans (geometric) isomerism?

Correct answer C. But-2-ene

Explanation

Geometric isomerism requires restricted rotation about C=C and two different groups on each doubly bonded carbon. In but-2-ene each carbon carries H and CH₃; in the others one carbon has two identical groups.

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