Which of the statements about the properties of the carbon-carbon double bond is not true?
A)There is restricted rotation around the carbon-carbon double bond.
B)Whenever the two groups on each end of a carbon-carbon double bond are the same,two diastereomers are possible.
C)Trans alkenes are generally more stable than cis alkenes.
D)The stability of the carbon-carbon double bond increases as the number of substituent groups increases.

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Whenever the two groups on each end of a carbon-carbon double bond are the same, only one diastereomer is possible – the molecule is achiral. Diastereomers are only possible when the two groups on either end of the double bond are different.

Which of the Statements About the Properties of the Carbon-Carbon