Which of the following statements correctly describes geometric isomers?
A)They have variations in arrangement around a double bond.
B)They have an asymmetric carbon that makes them mirror images.
C)They have the same chemical properties.
D)They have different molecular formulas.
E)Their atoms and bonds are arranged in different sequences.

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Geometric isomers differ in the spatial arrangement of substituents around a double bond. They have the same molecular formula and bonding sequence, but their physical and chemical properties can be different due to the different arrangements around the double bond. Options B and E describe stereoisomers other than geometric isomers, while option C is generally not true for isomers, which by definition have different properties. Option D describes different compounds altogether, not just isomers.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Geometric Isomers