Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Which of the following molecules can form cis and trans isomers?

2,and 3; 1 cannot even be considered as it has the terminal bonds on the TT bond as the same bond: C-H. Or, if you prefer, that end of the molecule is CH2 - One of the H atoms would have to be Cl, or CH3, or Br in order for any cis trans orientation to exist

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