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cis-trans isomerism
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cis-trans isomerism [′si¦stranz ī′säm·ə‚riz·əm]
(organic chemistry)
A type of geometrical isomerism found in alkenic systems in which it is possible for each of the doubly bonded carbons to carry two different atoms or groups; two similar atoms or groups may be on the same side (cis) or on opposite sides (trans) of a plane bisecting the alkenic carbons and perpendicular to the plane of the alkenic system.
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Particles with these shapes allow for the preservation of the harmless cis configuration in the hydrogenated fats, and other lattices found by the researchers favour the production of trans fats.
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3,20) The cis configuration was known to intensify the rate of hydrolysis of the overall oligoester because the rates of hydrolysis differ between axial and equatorial esters of CHDA.
New intramolecular effect observed for polyesters: an anomeric effect by Johnson, Aaron H. / JCT Research
 
 
 
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