Why geometric isomerism is not possible in alkynes

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QUESTION: Explain why geometric isomerism is not possible in alkynes.

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Geometric isomerism is not possible in alkynes.

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This video provides insights into the concept of geometric isomerism in organic chemistry and explains why alkynes, which contain carbon-carbon triple bonds and adopt a linear structure, cannot exhibit this form of isomerism, unlike alkenes with double bonds that restrict rotation.


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