Each carbon atom of a particular C=C bond has two groups coming off each C atom. These include an H atom and a CH₃ group. If the two CH₃ groups are located on opposite sides of the C=C bond, then this orientation is ____.

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The trans orientation refers to the arrangement where similar groups (in this case, the CH₃ groups) are on opposite sides of the C=C double bond.

Each Carbon Atom of a Particular C=C Bond Has Two