Calculate the standard enthalpy difference between the cis and trans isomers of 2-butene. Specify which stereoisomer is

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Calculate the standard enthalpy difference between the cis and trans isomers of 2-butene. Specify which stereoisomer is more stable. The heats of formation are, for the cis isomer, 27.40 kJ mol–1, and for the trans isomer, 211.6 kJ mol–1 (21.77 and 22.72 kcal mol–1, respectively).

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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