Isomerism and StereochemistrymediumMCQ SINGLE

Among the following oxime derivatives, which one will fundamentally FAIL to exhibit geometrical isomIsomerism and Stereochemistry Chemistry Question

Question

Among the following oxime derivatives, which one will fundamentally FAIL to exhibit geometrical isomerism?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Geometrical isomerism in oximes ($>C=N-OH$) requires that the central $sp^2$ hybridized carbon atom be attached to two *different* alkyl or aryl groups. Acetone oxime is derived from the symmetrical ketone acetone ($CH_3-CO-CH_3$), meaning the carbon is attached to two identical methyl groups, rendering it incapable of showing GI.

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