Explain how maleic acid fumaric acid can be distinguished on the basis of action of heat
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Maleic acid is the cis isomer of butenedioic acid, whereas fumaric acid is the trans isomer. ... Maleic acid is soluble in water whereas fumaric acid is not and the melting point of maleic acid (130 - 131 degree centigrade) is also much lower than that of fumaric acid (287 degree centigrade).
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