Answer:
substance A is a liquid, while substance B is a liquid or gas
<span>The structural formula of 2-methylbutan-2-ol is in Word document below.
</span>2-methyl-2-butanol is organic compound and belongs to alcohols. Hydroxyl <span>functional group is on second saturated carbon atom of butane and also methyl group (-CH</span>₃) is on second saturated carbon atom of main chain (butane).<span>
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Answer: <span>A geometric isomer with two alkyl groups on the same side of the carbon-carbon double bond is called
<em>cis</em> Isomer.
Explanation: Geometric isomerism takes place about the double bond in alkenes when the alkyl groups are either situated at the same side (<em>
cis</em>) or are situated opposite (
<em>trans</em>) to each other.
Example: <em>
cis</em>
-2-Butene (highlighted red)
<em>
trans</em>
-2-Butene (highlighted blue)</span>