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Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach

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Author:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters

Publisher:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters

Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

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Problem 56E

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Why is rotation about the bond axis possible for single-bonded atoms but not double-bonded atoms?

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A single bond is a sigma bond.
A double bond is a one sigma bond and one pi bond.
A triple bond is one sigma bond and two pi bond

Geometric isomers:

Geometric isomers are isomer which arises due to different arrangement of atoms or groups around a bond which has restricted rotation. Geometric isomers are also known as Cis- trans isomerism.

If the two atoms locked in the same side of the molecule then it is called cis isomers.
If the two atoms locked in the opposite side of the molecule then it is called trans-isomers.

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