Chain, position and cis-trans isomerism

What this note covers

1. What makes two structures isomers
2. Chain isomerism changes the carbon skeleton
3. Position isomerism moves a group or multiple bond
4. Why a carbon–carbon double bond permits cis–trans forms
5. Drawing and naming cis–trans isomers correctly
6. Enumerating isomers without duplicates

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes