Do cis- and trans-isomers of the same compound have different molecular weights?
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nope...
... .. .H.. H
... ....|....|
CH3-C=C-CH3... cis
... .. .H
... ....|
CH3-C=C-CH3... trans
... ... ... |
... .... ...H
both are C4H8 with molar mass 4x12 + 8x1 = 56 g/mole
... .. .H.. H
... ....|....|
CH3-C=C-CH3... cis
... .. .H
... ....|
CH3-C=C-CH3... trans
... ... ... |
... .... ...H
both are C4H8 with molar mass 4x12 + 8x1 = 56 g/mole
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Nope, they have the same molecular formula, thus the same molecular weight.
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Zen Jesus
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