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What requirement must be met for an alkene to show cis-trans isomerism?
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Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). The double bond is the key feature that can allow for cis-trans isomerism, also known as geometric isomerism. Show more…
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