Question: Normally, a Trans alkene is more stable than its cis isomer Trans-Cyclooctene, however, is less stable than cis-Cyclooctene by 38.5kJ/mol. Explain.

Normally, a Tran’s alkene is more stable than its cis isomer Trans-Cyclooctene, however, is less stable than cis-Cyclooctene by 38.5kJ/mol. Explain.

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