7) Which molecule(s) can exist as cis and trans isomers? Choose more than one answer if appropriate. a) 1,1-dimethylcyclohexane b) methylcyclohexane c) cyclohexane d) 1,2-dimethylcyclohexane nylcyclohexane

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7) Which molecule(s) can exist as cis and trans isomers?
Choose more than one answer if appropriate.
a) 1,1-dimethylcyclohexane
b) methylcyclohexane
c) cyclohexane
d) 1,2-dimethylcyclohexane
Transcribed Image Text:7) Which molecule(s) can exist as cis and trans isomers? Choose more than one answer if appropriate. a) 1,1-dimethylcyclohexane b) methylcyclohexane c) cyclohexane d) 1,2-dimethylcyclohexane
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If two same groups/atoms in two carbon atoms remain in same orientation or in same side , then they are called cis isomer.

where if two same groups/atoms in two carbon atoms remain in opposite orientations or in opposite sides , then they are called trans isomer.

This Cis and trans are geometrical isomers. 

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