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The compound shown is 1-chloroprop-1-ene (no geometry specified). Which statements about the isomers of its molecular formula are correct?

  1. AThere are four constitutional isomers (including the cyclic one)
  2. BCounting geometrical isomers as well, there are five isomers in total
  3. C1-Chloroprop-1-ene exists as cis and trans isomers
  4. D2-Chloroprop-1-ene exists as cis and trans isomers

Answer: A, B, C

has one degree of unsaturation. Constitutional isomers: 3-chloroprop-1-ene (allyl chloride), 1-chloroprop-1-ene, 2-chloroprop-1-ene and chlorocyclopropane: 4. In 1-chloroprop-1-ene each alkene carbon carries two different groups (H/Cl and H/), so cis and trans forms exist. In 2-chloroprop-1-ene the terminal carbon carries two hydrogens, so there is no geometrical isomerism. Chlorocyclopropane has no stereocentre. Total = 4 + 1 = 5.
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