Draw and label the sigma (♂) and pi (î) orbitals for CHBr=CHBr. Referring to your drawing, explain why you have cis and trans geometric isomers when you have a double bond but not for a single or triple bond.

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Draw and label the sigma (0) and pi (л) orbitals for CHBr=CHBr. Referring to
your drawing, explain why you have cis and trans geometric isomers when you have a
double bond but not for a single or triple bond.
Transcribed Image Text:Draw and label the sigma (0) and pi (л) orbitals for CHBr=CHBr. Referring to your drawing, explain why you have cis and trans geometric isomers when you have a double bond but not for a single or triple bond.
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