A mixture of cis and trans isomers is obtained by dissolving trans-5-bromo-2-methylcyclohexanone in aqueous NaOH. Show the mechanism of this isomerization.

Mechanism of isomerization of trans-5-bromo-2-methylcyclohexanone to cis isomer.

Detailed mechanism showing conversion of trans to cis isomers of 5-bromo-2-methylcyclohexanone.

Illustration of isomerization mechanism for trans-5-bromo-2-methylcyclohexanone to cis form.

Visual representation of the isomerization mechanism from trans to cis for 5-bromo-2-methylcyclohexanone.