O O HO—C C—OH HO—C H C=C C=C H H H C—OH O Maleic acid Fumaric acid
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The difference between the two is the position of the carboxylic acid groups. In maleic acid, the carboxylic acid groups are in a cis configuration, meaning they are on the same side of the molecule. This results in an asymmetric distribution of charge, creating Show more…
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