Question
An effect named for this word increases the lability of certain ligands in square planar complexes, such as one that contains platinum. Upon absorbing a photon, the pigment retinal enters a state of being entirely described by this word. When the two groups with the highest priority according to CIP ("C-I-P") rules are described by this word, a (*) double bond has an E configuration. Substituents added by an "anti" addition are described by this word. Partial hydrogenation produces a type of unsaturated fat known by this word that is banned in many countries due to its health effects. For 10 points, give this word that describes a conformation in which groups are on opposite sides of a bond, contrasted with cis. ■END■
ANSWER: trans [accept trans configuration or trans isomer; accept trans effect; accept all-trans retinal; accept trans fat]
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Summary
Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | TUH | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
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2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 7 | 100% | 14% | 0% | 86.29 |