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Hydrocarbons

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What is cis-trans isomerism?

Solution

The stereoisomerism arising due to restricted rotation of bonds is called cis-trans isomerism. The isomer which has similar groups on the same side of the double bond is called cis isomer and the isomer which has same groups on the opposite side of the double bond and is known as trans form.

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