Explain why alkenes can have stereoisomers
Alkenes have stereoisomers because no free rotation possible around the C=C double bond, as to do so would break the pi-bond between the two atoms. which requires energy to break.
JH
Related Chemistry A Level answers
All answers ▸Draw the synthesis reactions, with relevant conditions and reagents, for the synthesis of ethanamine from ethane.
Explain the trend in boiling points between HF, HCl and HBr.
What is an acid and what is the difference between and strong and weak acid
Write an equation for the incomplete combustion of dodecane to produce gaseous products only.