Question

Draw the three distinct geometric isomers of 2,4-hexadiene.

i can draw what it is giving. but i do not get what the geometric isomers are? if you drew it a different way wouldnt that change the name?

Answer 1

A good discussion of isomers AND the drawings of the three isomers of 2,4-hexadiene.
http://www.organicchemistry.com/stereoisomerism-of-organic-molecules-configurational-isomers/