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How many geometrical isomers (cis and trans forms) does 1,3-dimethylcyclobutane have?

  1. A1
  2. B4
  3. C3
  4. D2

Answer: D

The two ring carbons carrying each have and as exocyclic groups, so the methyls can be on the same face (cis) or on opposite faces (trans) of the ring. Both forms are achiral. The total is .
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