NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3hc186
Which of the following is a conjugated diene?
APenta-1,4-diene
BPenta-1,3-diene
CPenta-1,2-diene
DHexa-1,5-diene
Answer: B
In penta-1,3-diene, CHX2=CH−CH=CH−CHX3, the double bonds are separated by one single bond. Penta-1,4-diene and hexa-1,5-diene are isolated dienes, and penta-1,2-diene is cumulated.