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Using Cis/Trans versus E/Z to Describe Double Bonds

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https://joechem.io/videos/206 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/205 for video on jOeCHEM. In this video, we'll clear the air as to when you can use cis/trans, E/Z, or neither when describing a double bond. What you'll see is that cis/trans terminology works in specific situations, and E/Z is more generally and can always be used. However, we'll see how both can be utilized with tons of examples.

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