Structure of Penta-1,4-diene

After having seen examples of molelecules with cumulated and conjugated double bonds, this diene demonstrates isolated double bonds. Double bonds with more than one sigma bond inbetween are "isolated" from each other. The methylene group in the center of the molecule makes conjugation between the two vinyl groups impossible.


Figure. The MP2(full)/6-31G* optimized structure of penta-1,4-diene exemplifies isolated double bonds.