Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 109: Problem 3-16 c

Answer

The cis-trans isomers are shown in the attached image.

Work Step by Step

The cis-trans isomers are shown in the attached image. The cis- isomer has the bulky groups on the same side of the plane, where the trans- isomer has both the bulky groups on the opposite sides of the plane.
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