Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes - Problems - Page 302: Problem 7-11 a

Answer

The alkene is stable.

Work Step by Step

As shown in the attached image, the $C=C$ bond is in a 5-membered ring. The structure is slightly strained, but it is stable.
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