Difference Between Cis-Trans Isomers

  CIS – TRANS ISOMERS We come across different forms of isomers when we study the isomers in chemistry. There are other sub- division of isomers, such as trans and cis isomers, although isomers are mostly divided into two groups constitutional isomers and stereoisomers, which we’ll be learning more about in a while. There’s still a difference between trans and cis isomers, however. Generally, in both inorganic and organic compounds, we’ll be able to find the cis and trans isomers . The isomers which on the same side of the double bond in a molecule, have two similar atoms lying are known as cis isomers, and isomers that have molecules with two similar atoms which are placed on opposite sides of the double bond are known as trans isomers. Both trans and cis isomers differ in a few aspects although they do have the same molecular formula. I the same order, the atoms which make up isomers in stereoisomerism join up, but they differ in spatial arrangement. One of the types of ste...