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Define geometrical isomerism with an example.

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Geometrical isomers are the stereoisomers which have different arrangement of groups or atoms around a rigid framework of double bonds. This type of isomerism occurs due to restricted rotation of double bonds or about single bonds in cyclic compounds.

cis 2-butene

trans 2-butene

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