Which of the following compounds, all of which have the molecular formula C₆H₁₂, has cis and trans isomers?

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The compounds given in the question have a formula that suggests that they are unsaturated hydrocarbons with one sulfur, one hydrogen, and 16 carbon atoms. This means that we are dealing with an alkene, specifically, a C16 alkene with one sulfur and one hydrogen substituent. The only compound among the given options that fits this description is 3-methyl-2-pentene. This compound has a double bond between carbon atoms 2 and 3, so there are two possible arrangements of the substituent groups around this double bond: one in which both methyl groups are on the same side of the double bond (cis), and one in which they are on opposite sides (trans). Therefore, the correct answer is C, which is the only compound among the given options that can have cis and trans isomers.

Which of the Following Compounds, All of Which Have the Molecular