Question

Write the two stereoisomers of 1,2-dichloro-ethene . I. Which of the two has a higher boiling point. Justify. II. What are their interactions with water? Justify III. Compare their solubilities in water. To justify

Answer 1

There are two forms of 1,2-dichloro-ethene.

One is called cis-1, 2-dichloroethene, and the other is called trans-1,2-di-chloroethene.

I. The boiling point is higher for cis-1, 2-dichloroethene because the dipole moment for cis-1, 2-dichloroethene is higher than for trans-1,2-di-chloroethene.

II.