* Double Bond: 3-octene has a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms.
* Two Different Groups on Each Carbon: Each carbon involved in the double bond has two different groups attached to it. For example:
* Carbon 3: It has a hydrogen atom and a propyl group (CH3CH2CH2-) attached.
* Carbon 4: It has a hydrogen atom and a butyl group (CH3CH2CH2CH2-) attached.
Cis and Trans Isomers:
* Cis Isomer: The two hydrogen atoms are on the same side of the double bond.
* Trans Isomer: The two hydrogen atoms are on opposite sides of the double bond.
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