Converting a Cis Isomer to a Trans Isomer

question 69

Multiple Choice

Converting a cis isomer to a trans isomer

• A) requires nothing. Cis and trans isomers are actually just conformers, so they interconvert all of the time.
• B) requires a chemical reaction.
• C) requires a physical change such as melting or boiling.
• D) requires both a chemical reaction and a physical change.
• E) is impossible. There is no way to convert a cis isomer to a trans isomer.

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