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Normally, a trans alkene is more stable than its cis isomer. trans-Cyclooctene, however, is less stable than cis-cyclooctene by $38.5 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$. Explain.
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This is because the bulky groups are on opposite sides of the double bond in trans alkenes, reducing the repulsion between them. Show more…
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