Consider the 1,2-Dichloro Derivative of Ethylene in Which One of the Hydrogen

question 127

Multiple Choice

Consider the 1,2-dichloro derivative of ethylene in which one of the hydrogen atoms on each of the carbon atoms in ethylene is substituted with a chlorine atom,giving the structural formula CHClCHCl.Which of the following is true?

• A)The trans isomer is more polar.
• B)The cis isomer is more polar.
• C)Neither cis nor trans isomers are polar.
• D)Both cis and trans isomers are equally polar.
• E)There are no isomers for this molecule.

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