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    Restricted rotation about the C=C double bond

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    Rotation about the C=C double bond is restricted, so groups attached to each carbon stay on fixed sides of the plane.
    OCR · Alkenes
    Rotation about the C=C bond is restricted, which fixes the groups on each carbon in a plane.
    OCR · Alkenes

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