What do cis and trans describe around an alkene double bond?
ASide groups on the same or opposite sides
BNumber of carbons in the parent chain
CMass of the whole molecule in daltons
DPresence of a ring in the carbon chain
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Side groups on the same or opposite sides
Cis and trans describe whether groups lie on the same or opposite sides.
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