Which one of the following dienes is most stable? A) CH₃CH=CHCH=CHCH₃ B) CH₃CH=CHCH₂CH=CH₂ C) CH₂=CHCH₂CH₂CH=CH₂ D) CH₂=CHCH(CH₃)CH=CH₂ E) CH₃CH=C=CHCH₂CH₃

Name: Which one of the following dienes is most stable? A) CH 3 CH=CHCH=CHCH 3 B) CH 3 CH=CHCH 2 CH=CH 2 C) CH 2 =CHCH 2 CH 2 CH=CH 2 D) CH 2 =CHCH(CH 3 )CH=CH 2 E) CH 3 CH=C=CHCH 2 CH 3
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Conjugated dienes, like option A, are more stable due to resonance stabilization compared to isolated or cumulated dienes.

Which One of the Following Dienes Is Most Stable