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Standard XII
Chemistry
Geometrical Isomerism
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Explain geometrical isomerism
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Geometrical Isomer:
Isomers refer to the compounds that contain the same empirical formula but differ in the structural arrangement of atoms.
A geometric isomer describes the orientation of a functional group in a compound.
Generally in a geometric isomer, the atoms are bonded by a double bond that does not rotate but it can also happen because of the ring structure.
Based on the position of the functional group the isomers are named cis and trans.
When a similar group is placed at an adjacent position the compound is named with the prefix
cis
When a similar group is placed at the opposite position the compound is named with the prefix
trans
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