cis/trans?

Started by NA19
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.

NA19

Full Member
10+ Year Member
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
How do you figure out which one is cis and which one is trans?
 

Attachments

  • mcat3.png
    mcat3.png
    8.3 KB · Views: 129
Look if substituents are facing up or down with relative to the horizontal line.
A both up so cis
B methyl up isopropyl down so trans
C both down so cis
D methyl down isopropyl up so trans