Stability of Alkenes Stability of cis and trans isomers Interconversion does not occur spontaneously but can be induced by strong acid H CH3 H3C、 CH3 Acid C=C catalyst H3C Trans (76%) Cis(24%) Steric strain cis-But-2-ene trans-But-2-eneStability of cis and trans isomers • Interconversion does not occur spontaneously but can be induced by strong acid Stability of Alkenes