Exemplar Problems
Problem 15 : Explain what cis-trans isomerism is and provide an example.
Solution :
Cis-trans isomerism occurs in alkenes with a carbon-carbon double bond and different substituents on each carbon. An example is 2-butene: CH₃CH=CHCH₃ (cis-2-butene) CH₃CH=CHCH₃ (trans-2-butene)