Chapter 23, Problem 23.86QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Cis and trans isomers of 3-methyl-3-hexene has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Geometric isomers are the isomers of same compound which differ in the relative positions the atoms occupy in space.  For alkene geometric isomers are possible if the carbon atoms in the end of the double bond are not bonded to same groups or atoms.  Usually trans isomer is more stable than cis isomer as the steric hindrance will be very less.

To draw: cis-trans isomer for 3-methyl-3-hexene.