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Question

Given the structures of maleic acid and fumaric acid, which statement correctly describes their configurations?

Accepted Answer

Maleic acid has a cis configuration, and fumaric acid has a trans configuration.

Answer

Both maleic acid and fumaric acid have trans configurations.

Answer

Maleic acid has a trans configuration, and fumaric acid has a cis configuration.

Answer

Both maleic acid and fumaric acid have cis configurations.