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« on: November 18, 2004, 02:48:04 PM »
How do I determine cis-trans from a line structure? I have an example attached. I know cis means having the same groups on the same side, and trans is same groups on opposite sides, but I'm having trouble determing this with line structures.

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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2004, 05:27:49 PM »
That would be trans. A cis conformation would have the two alkyl groups on the same side.
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2004, 05:44:37 PM »
Which alkyl groups are you talking about?

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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2004, 06:39:48 PM »
the ones attached to the double bond. How many thins are attached to the double bond? There are 2 hydrogens and 2 alkyl groups. The hydrogens are trans to each other and so are te alkyl groups.
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