Maleate

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Maleate is the ionised form of Maleic acid.

The molecule HOOC-CH=CH-COOH contains a carbon-to-carbon double bond which means that two cis-trans isomers can occur: the cis isomer is Maleic Acid and trans isomer is Fumaric acid.


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