Complete Definition of "geometric isomerism"

English
Noun
geometric isomerism
#chemistry a form of isomerism in which, in one isomer two atoms or groups are on the same side of the plane of a double bond or ring, whereas in the other isomer they are on opposite sides; the first is the cis- and the second the trans- isomer
Synonyms
cis-trans isomerism
See also
structural isomerism
optical isomerism

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