intro to organic chem

Question 1

suggest a reason for the unstable nature of (e.g ClO2)

Answer 1

1. has a radical/ unpaired e-
2. highly reactive

Question 2

Suggest, with reason, whether the cis or trans isomers are more stable. [1]

Answer 2

1. Trans isomers are more stable than cis isomers
2. bulky ligands (specify what group eg) methanol groups) are further apart from each other.