Question

Some alkenes have geometric (cis-trans) isomers because ________. all of the carbon atoms in the compound are rigid and cannot rotate the carbon atoms in the double bond are free to rotate the carbon atoms in the double bond cannot rotate each of the carbon atoms in the double bond has four different groups attached to it one of the carbon atoms in the double bond has two identical groups attached to it

Answer 1

the carbon atoms in the double bond cannot rotate

Step-by-step explanation:

Isomers refer to molecules that have a distinct arrangement of the atoms in the molecule but have the same molecular formula.

Alkenes refer to a series of unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain ethylene and propylene.

Some alkenes have geometric (cis-trans) isomers because the carbon atoms in the double bond cannot rotate.