Br e. Draw the cis and trans isomer of the molecule above. f. Draw the chair form of the cis isomer of the molecule. g. Draw the flipped chair form of the cis isomer of the molecule. h. What is the more stable chair form?

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e. Draw the cis and trans isomer of the molecule above.
f. Draw the chair form of the cis isomer of the molecule.
g. Draw the flipped chair form of the cis isomer of the molecule.
h. What is the more stable chair form?
Transcribed Image Text:Br e. Draw the cis and trans isomer of the molecule above. f. Draw the chair form of the cis isomer of the molecule. g. Draw the flipped chair form of the cis isomer of the molecule. h. What is the more stable chair form?
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Step 1: Explain cis-trans concept

The cis and trans isomers are called geometric isomers. 

If both the substituents are present on same side then it is called a cis isomer. 

If both the substituents are present on opposite side then it is called a trans isomer. 

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