Homework Help: Chem

Posted by Victor on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 2:02am.

Are trans-isomers more stable than cis-isomers? i.e. do they have a higher boiling point?

Chem - bobpursley, Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 2:11am
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/basicorg/isomerism/geometric.html

Cis often higher bp, trans often have higher mp.

One would have to define stability before making any sweeping statements.

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