Chloroprene, which is the monomer used to make neoprene rubber, is one of the several monochloro derivatives of 1,3-butadiene. How many monochloro derivatives of 1,3-butadiene are possible? (Be sure to account for cis-trans isomers.)

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There are three possible monochloro derivatives of 1,3-butadiene due to the presence of two double bonds. The three isomers are 1-chloro-2-butene, 3-chloro-1-butene, and 1,2-dichloro-butene.

Chloroprene, Which Is the Monomer Used to Make Neoprene Rubber