In the field of catalysis, the configuration of a molecule can dramatically influence the outcome of a chemical reaction. The cis configuration often results in different physical and chemical properties compared to its trans counterpart. For example, the proximity of substituents in a cis isomer can lead to steric hindrance, which may either hinder or facilitate the adsorption of the molecule onto the catalyst surface. This unique arrangement can also affect the activation energy of a reaction, thereby influencing the reaction rate.
